MHT 1 West 3-11 Fri-Mon
Location: Tulsa Oklahoma
Description: Shadow Mountain Behavioral Health System is at present looking to employ MHT 1 West 3-11 Fri-Mon right now, this career will be placed in Oklahoma. Further informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. Mental Health Technicians are
responsible for providing safe, effective patient care under the
direction of the Charge Nurse. The Mental Health Tech (MHT) has! a
significant role in direct patient care and is a principle element in
providing a safe and therapeutic environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Facilitates educational, expressive therapy and
rehabilitative groups (social skills and coping skills)
Supervises patients on living units, in groups, and during off unit
activities in accordance with supervision guidelines.
Provides
timely, thorough, and accurate documentation of patient behavior and
response to treatment interventions.
Intervenes in a timely
manner to prevent and respond therapeutically to patient acting-out.
Demonstrates effective use of de-escalation, self protection skills,
and patient containment skills when managing aggressive patients.
Assures safety of patients; performs safety inspections, room and
body searches; assures that patient's rights are protected, reports
suspected abuse.
Manages unit structure and milieu schedul! e to
assure patients are structured in a manner that promo! te successful
behavior, and to assure patients receive prescribed services.
Adheres to facility Code of Ethics, Standards of Conduct, Emergency
Preparedness Responses, Safety Protocols, SMBHS Policies &
Procedures, and assures program meets and maintains standards in
accordance with regulatory requirements.
STANDARD SHIFTS:
Days worked
vary between locations and units.
Full Time positions
range from 32 hours to 40 hours weekly. Full-time direct-care
positions come with benefits including medical, dental, long term
disability, short term disability, life insurance, 401k, and PTO
accrual.
On-Call (PRN) positions are also available for
workers who require flexibility, or who are seeking part-time or
occasional work. PRN employees must be available to work a minumum of
six days per month to maintain PRN status. Of the six available
shifts: one must be on the weekend, one must be! availab le for an
11-7 shift, and one must be available as a "pick up" shift.
You will also be required to work at least 3 holidays (per calendar
year) from the following: Thanksgiving or Christmas Day, and Memorial
Day, 4th of July, Labor Day or New Year's Day. Contact Human
Resources for a current listing of shifts available.
Requirements
ROLE OF THE MHT:
The responsibilities of the Mental Health Tech include
providing life skills coaching and supervision to children in
inpatient psychiatric care. MHTs facilitate educational
rehabilitation groups and are also active in providing assistance to
teachers in the classroom and to therapists leading group therapy
sessions. MHTs also provide training and supervision during
activities of daily living to assure that patients perform routines
at age appropriate levels of independence. MHTs accompany patients to
community based activities (such ! as dental or medical appointments)
and recreational outings. A prim! ary aspect of the job is the
implementation of behavioral interventions and special treatment
interventions. They provide ongoing close supervision of inpatients
to assure the safety of patients. The MHT must be skilled in
therapeutic interactions: providing direction and coaching to
clients, intervening during behavioral crisis, using verbal and
physical interventions (training is provided) to managing patients
who become a danger to self or others. MHTs document patient
behaviors, interventions, and treatment provided, along with the
patient's response to treatment during each shift. Documentation is
expected to be thorough and professional. MHTs work to maintain the
safety of the treatment environment, assuring that safety protocols,
emergency preparedness, and infection control measures are taken.
The specific duties of the MHT vary from shift to shift.
Day Shift: MHTs who work during the da! y will be actively
involved in assisting teachers with education, therapists with
therapy groups. MHTs also facilitate rehab groups, training ADL
skills, implementing behavioral interventions, de-escalation of
aggressive behaviors, and conducting 15-minute safety checks.
Evening & Weekend Shifts: MHTs working evenings or
weekends will facilitate more social skills and leisure based
activities, and supervise family visitation. MHTs also facilitate
rehab groups, training ADL skills, implementing behavioral
interventions, de-escalation of aggressive behaviors, and conducting
15-minute safety checks.
11-7 Shifts: The focus of MHTs
working the 11-7 shift will be the supervision of sleeping patients,
documentation, the auditing of patient medical records, and assisting
patients with performing morning hygiene routines. Night shift
workers also implement behavioral interventions as required, assist!
with de-escalation of aggressive behaviors, and conduct 15-minute !
safety checks.
REQUIREMENTS:
You must be 21 years of age, be a high school
graduate (or equivalent), and possess no criminal convictions related
to acts of aggression, drug use, animal cruelty, or sex crimes (in
accordance in OKDHS regulations). Any failure to disclose information
or listing of false information during the application process will
disqualify you as a candidate for employment.
We prefer
that you have a BA/BS or some college experience in psychology,
social work, or a related field of study. Also prefer previous work
experience in a school or mental health setting.
We are
seeking applicants for MHT positions at the following locations in
Oklahoma:
Shadow Mountain Behavioral Health System
6262 South Sheridan
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133
Riverside Behavioral Health & HOPE
1013 E.
66th Place
Tulsa, OK 74136
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If you were eligible! to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Shadow Mountain Behavioral Health System.
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This career starts available on: Thu, 09 May 2013 01:27:34 GMT
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