Mental Health Therapy Technicians

  • Oregon Health Authority
  • Junction City, OR
  • Jan 13, 2023
Full time Government Health Care

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; promote 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 with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten 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.

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 associate degree in a related human services field; OR
  • Any combination of education and experience that is commensurate with the above requirements.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with adults/elderly patients in psychiatric setting preferred.
  • Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.

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:

Please use the link below to apply for the position.

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Junction-City--OHA--Oregon-State-Hospital/Mental-Health-Therapy-Technician--Oregon-State-Hospital-Junction-City-Campus-_REQ-117164-1 

Occupations

Mental Health, Nursing, Hospital-Clinic Administration

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$3,037 - $4,456

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