Mental Health Technician - Operational

$17.39 - $27.83 Hourly $36,179 - $57,886 Annually This position is a Pay Band HB Posting Details This posting may be used to fill multiple positions. This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time.

Applicant lists may be screened more than once. Why does the job exist? The position assists in the dally monitoring of residents, working closely with clinical, education, and other milieu staff.

Duties may include but are not limited to, developing life skills, recreation and social activities and re-directing patient behavior. This position will require working days, evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays and includes mandatory mandating. How does it get done?

Crisis Prevention Intervention and Trauma Informed Care are the cornerstone of treatment at Sequoyah Adolescent Treatment Center. De-escalation techniques and coping mechanism are offered to residents and life skills are taught to assist with success upon discharges. Who are the customers?

Our facility is a secure facility which serves the needs of adolescent males age 13-17 with a history of violence and aggression. Ideal Candidate Will have experience: Working in a residential treatment facility; Working in a therapeutic MILIEU; and Working recover-oriented and /or trauma-informed-care environments Minimum Qualification High School Diploma and one (1) year of experience as it pertains to the essential duties of the classification.

Employment Requirements Employment is subject to post offer pre-employment criminal background check and is conditional pending results. Working Conditions Work is performed in an adolescent treatment center, with exposure to mentally and/or behaviorally challenged residents, who may exhibit unpredictable behaviors. This position may work in an office setting using related office equipment, with exposure to Visual Video Display Terminal and extensive personal computer and phone usage.

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Merlinda Trujillo (505) 222-0303. Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.