Mental Health Technician jobs in Oregon
Mental Health Technician observes and assists assigned mental health patients and helps with daily living activities, therapeutic activities, and socialization. Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit and to ensure the safety of patents and staff. Being a Mental Health Technician attends and participates in group therapy, in-service education, and staff meetings. Records information about patients including vital signs, weight, and demeanor. Additionally, Mental Health Technician may communicate with patients family as needed. Typically requires an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a registered nurse (rn) or other supervisor. The Mental Health Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Mental Health Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Mental Health Therapy Technician
- Oregon Health Authority
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Junction, OR
FULL_TIME
- Initial Posting Date: 04/01/2024 Application Deadline: 04/30/2024 Agency: Oregon Health Authority Salary Range: 3,234 - 4,746 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Mental Health Therapy Technician Job Description: The Oregon State Hospital, a division of the Oregon Health Authority, has a fantastic opportunity for multiple Mental Health Therapy Technicians to join an excellent team working to help people recover from their illness and return to their lives in the community. What you will do! Under the supervision of professional staff you will provide physical care, behavioral management, infection control and security activities. In addition, you will participate in the basic care and treatment of, and provide escort service for patients and contribute to the general therapeutic atmosphere of the work unit. What's in it for you? We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision, and dental, we pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees, including mental health coverage. We also offer 8 hours of paid sick leave per month, 8 hours of paid vacation leave per month, 24 hours of personal leave each year, and eleven paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you. If you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you might benefit from the Student Loan Forgiveness Program. If you make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full-time for a qualifying employer, your student loan debt may be forgiven. This posting will be used to fill permanent positions located in Salem, OR (2600 Center St NE). These positions are represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU). OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation, and transparency. OHA’s health equity definition is “Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.” OHA’s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values. Minimum Qualifications: Eighteen (18) months of experience providing customer service, public assistance or related work that demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups with differing needs; OR A current Oregon Certified Nursing Assistant license; OR An Associates Degree in a related human services field; OR Any combination of education and experience that is commensurate with the above requirements Desired Attributes: Experience working in the mental health filed. Must be able to work more than 8 hours in a day and/or 40 hours in a week as required. May require working on-call and/or rotating schedules. Possess basic computer skills and be willing to learn new technologies as they are introduced into the workplace. Preference may be given to applicants with a current, unencumbered Oregon Certified Nursing Assistant license. Multi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply. How to apply: Attention current State of Oregon employees: To apply for posted positions, please close this window, and log into your Workday account and apply through the Career worklet. Complete the online application. Complete the Questionnaire. Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage. Questions/Need Help? If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the Americans with Disabilities Act contact at Barry Lein Voice/text: 503-440-6484 Email: barry.lein@oha.oregon.gov Additional Information Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply. If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process. We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers at this time – unless specifically noted. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test. Please only attach documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed. Employees at the Oregon State Hospital may be exposed to the handling, administration, waste, and spill cleanup of hazardous medications, which may result in health impacts to the employee. Applicants can review the Oregon State Hospital's anti-retaliation notice at www.oregon.gov/oha/OSH/Documents/SB469.pdf Applicant Help and Support webpage. The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. (critical elements of the process). The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism. Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”
- 19 Days Ago
Mental Health Technician
- Waterfall Community Health Center
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Coos Bay, OR
FULL_TIME
- Job Title: Mental Health Technician Job Category: Behavioral Health DeptWage Classification: Hourly/Non-ExemptLocation: Coos BayPosition Type/Status: Full-time, BenefittedTravel: MinimalSalary Range: ...
- 11 Days Ago
Mental Health Security Technician
- Oregon Health Authority
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Junction, OR
FULL_TIME
- Initial Posting Date: 03/22/2024 Application Deadline: 03/29/2024 Agency: Oregon Health Authority Salary Range: 3,218.00- 4,755.00 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Mental Health Security Techni...
- 28 Days Ago
Mental Health Clinician
- Willamette Valley Mental Health
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Newberg, OR
FULL_TIME
- Wages: - Wages are 50%-60% of the completed claim payment, monthly wages depend on how many completed sessions are billed. - Benefits include health benefits, CE credit, Psychology Today credit, retir...
- 30 Days Ago
Mental Health Technician
- Waterfall Community Health Center (WCHC)
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North Bend, OR
FULL_TIME
- Job Title: Mental Health Technician Job Category: Behavioral Health DeptWage Classification: Hourly/Non-ExemptLocation: Coos BayPosition Type/Status: Full-time, BenefittedTravel: MinimalSalary Range: ...
- 7 Days Ago
Clinic Director Outpatient Mental Health
- Ellie Mental Health - 170
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Oregon, OR
FULL_TIME
- Be a part of a national movement to end the stigma, fill the gaps, and bring greater innovation to mental health. Are you motivated to run your own mental health practice without the expense of having...
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- UHS
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- Regions Hospital
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- Monte Nido & Affiliates
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- Recovery Solutions
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- UHS
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El Paso, TX
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- UHS
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Oklahoma City, OK
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Mental Health Technician
- Red River Youth Academy
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Norman, OK
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- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Mental Health Technician
- Rogers Behavioral Health
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Oconomowoc, WI
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- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Oregon
Oregon (/ˈɒrɪɡən/ (listen) ORR-ih-gən) is a state in the Pacific Northwest region on the West Coast of the United States. The Columbia River delineates much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of its eastern boundary with Idaho. The parallel 42° north delineates the southern boundary with California and Nevada. Oregon is one of only four states of the continental United States to have a coastline on the Pacific Ocean.
Oregon was inhabited by many indigenous tribes before Western traders, explorers, and settlers arrived. An autonomous government ...
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Income Estimation for Mental Health Technician jobs
$35,991 to $45,297
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What does a Mental Health Technician do?
Mental Health Technician in Stamford, CT
Mental health technicians help in the coordination of mental health care services, help in the assessment of patients, monitoring of patients, documenting patients care, assisting patients to bath or use the toilet, and also help to identify the special needs of patients.
October 17, 2019
Mental Health Technician in Lorain, OH
Performs a variety of routine activities to provide physical and psychological care to clients/patients receiving treatment within the Maricopa Integrated Health System. The client/patient population carries a primary or secondary mental health diagnosis and is 18 years of age or older.
November 14, 2019
Mental Health Technician in Albuquerque, NM
Behavioral Health Technicians will help with resident meal preparation.
November 14, 2019