Mental Health Tech (Eagle Creek)

 Description

What difference have you made in someone's life today?

What difference will you make tomorrow? 

At Eagle Creek excitement, fun, creativity, responsibility, and a chance to make a real difference in the life of a child are all a part of the job.  Eagle Creek provides services to boys with behavior disorders (ages 12- 17)  in a treatment context sensitive to Native American culture.  Our location at Flint Ridge includes the following facilities: classrooms, vegetable garden, camp-style dormitories, dining room, group therapy area, sweat lodge, office, family visitation quarters, and access to canoes, horseback riding, wilderness trips, and a variety of outdoor and indoor activies. 

Mental Health Technicians are responsible for providing safe, effective patient care under the direction of the Milieu Manager.  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 social skills and coping skills
• Supervises patients; conducts 15-minute safety checks 
• Provides timely, thorough, and accurate documentation of patient behavior and response to treatment interventions
• Implements behavioral interventions
• Therapeutic patient interactions and ability to set limits effectively
• De-escalation, self protection, and patient containment skills when managing aggressive patients.
• Manages structure and milieu to promote successful behavior
• Adheres to PSI 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:

Shifts worked will vary between programs in accordance with staffing needs.  

• 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
• 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm
• 11:00 pm - 7:30 am
• 7:00 am - 11:30 pm (weekends)

Full Time positions range from 32 hours (weekend plan) to 40 hours weekly. 

On-Call (PRN) positions are also available for workers who require flexibility, or who are seeking part-time or occasional work. 

Contact the Program Director for a current listing of shifts available.

BENEFITS:

Full-time direct-care positions come with benefits including medical, dental, long term disability, short term disability, life insurance, 401k, meals, holidays, sick time, and vacation accrual. 

Opportunity for advancement via career ladder.

• You must be 21 years of age, be a high school graduate (or equivalent)
• No criminal convictions relating to acts of aggression, drug use, 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.
• Pass Pre-employment Physical & Drug Screen.
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid Training.
• Maintain current certification in Satori SAMA (system for management of aggressive patient behavior)

We prefer applicants with the following:

• BA/BS in psychology, social work, or a related field of study. 
• Previous work experience in a school or mental health setting.
• Experience in facilitating cooperative play groups, recreation or leisure groups.
• Experience facilitating coping skills, social skills, and related rehabilitative groups.
• Previous experience in milieu management
• Experience in management of aggressive patient behavior
• Familiar with local Native American culture and traditions

We are seeking applicants for MHT positions at:

Eagle Creek-SMBHS

100 Sawmill Road

Kansas, Oklahoma 74347

Contact: Beth Edwards

Phone: 918-597-3623

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