Location: Pittsburg,OK, USA
Job Posting Title
Temp Mental Health Technician
Agency
452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.
Supervisory Organization
Carl Albert CMHC
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Part time
Job Type
Temporary
Compensation
$29,328.20 annual or $14.10 hourly
Job Description
Basic Purpose
Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for providing direct and indirect non-professional nursing care or outreach services in a clinic, hospital, institution or home setting under nursing or medical supervision. This includes performing duties such as taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, charting, escorting patients, assisting with activities of daily living, and ordering and receiving supplies.
Typical Functions
* Performs direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living and hygiene needs, and obtaining certain lab specimens.
* Charts observations and activities, reporting pertinent changes in the patient's condition.
* Performs delegated or other specialized functions as educationally prepared.
* Escorts patients to and from various destinations.
* Assists in maintaining and providing a clean, safe environment.
* Orders, receives and stores supplies and performs basic clerical functions.
* Participates in follow-up activities and tracking clients, schedules appointments and performs other related tasks.
* Provides case finding and recruitment of at risk persons for comprehensive health services.
Level Descriptor
This is the basic level where employees perform routine entry-level work, and receive training in providing care or services to patients or clients. In this role they will primarily assist other patient care staff in performing various functions and work under close supervision.
Education and Experience
Education and Experience required at this level is none.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the English language in order to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability is required to record observations and activities, to follow oral and written directions, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Special Requirements
Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by?63 O.S. 427.8.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.