Oregon Health Authority
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 s 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 Jessica Leedham 971-286-8780 or Jessica.Leedham@dhsoha.state.or.us .
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.
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 s 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 Jessica Leedham 971-286-8780 or Jessica.Leedham@dhsoha.state.or.us .
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 Health Authority
Mental Health Security Technician
$2,823 - $3,265 monthly
Application deadline 1/24/23
The Oregon Health Authority in Junction City currently has a fantastic opportunity for a Mental Health Security Technician , with mental health experience to join an excellent team and work to advance their operations. The Oregon State Hospital (OSH) provides patient-centered psychiatric treatment for adults with mental illness from throughout the state. The hospital's primary goal is to help people recover from their illness and return to their lives in the community. Employees play an essential role in achieving the hospital's vision to be a psychiatric hospital that inspires hope, promotes safety and supports recovery for all. What you will do! The purpose of this position is to provide a variety of security and other support services to the programs and departments at Oregon State Hospital. Employees in this position assist with admissions, provide campus security, process mail, assist with emergency services, arrange transportation for patients/residents, and assist with patient related activities and Law Enforcement Data System reports and information. What's in it for you? Collaboration 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. If you are a security expert with mental health experience, don't delay, apply today!
*This posting is for a permanent and full-time position and is represented by SEIU.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Mental Health Security Technician (MHST) provides security and other support services in an institution. The MHST helps enforce fire, safety, and security regulations, assists with patient related activities, and provides training in security and safety.
Major Duties include, but are not limited to:
Safety & Security Functions:
Investigation of critical incidents, as assigned.
Routine and unscheduled unit searches.
Assist in various patient court events, including but not limited to: civil commitment, PSRB, medication hearings, JR. PSRB, Risk Review.
Conduct campus safety & security reviews and checks.
Perimeter security checks of hospital grounds.
Law enforcement Data Systems reports.
Monitor visitation and Visitation areas.
Using metal detector on visitors and patients/residents, to monitor for contraband.
Respond to all emergency alarms, including but not limited to: medical alarms (Code Blue), behavioral events (Code Green), fire events (Code Red), hazardous material spills (Code Orange), armed intruders (Code Silver) and other natural disaster/emergent situations (Code Yellow) via radio, phone and/or overhead.
Respond to PMT activations based on Access Control communication such an activation.
Reception Area:
Respond to information requests, via telephone, in person or email.
Distribute keys to staff
Contact Oregon State Police and other Emergency Services, as necessary.
Provide fax and notary service to staff and patients/residents.
Provide photo identification to staff, visitors and patients/residents.
Provide professional customer service to staff, patients and visitors.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIRED & REQUESTED SKILLS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Six months of experience providing direct care or training to clients in a mental health setting; OR Six months experience providing security services in an institutional setting.
Must have a valid Oregon driver's license with an acceptable driving record. May be required to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License. Must have basic computer skills and be willing to learn new technologies as they are introduced into the workplace. You must be able to obtain and maintain access to FBI Criminal Justice Information Service (CJIS) systems, which is determined through a national fingerprint based criminal history record check. REQUESTED SKILLS:
A high level of communication skill.
Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to people while interviewing them to gather demographic information.
Valid Driver's License and good driving record.
A Certified Driver's License may be required in order to operate a large bus.
It requires a great degree of tack and diplomacy.
Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications and most closely match the requested skills will be invited for an interview.
How to Apply: Please go to oregonjobs.gov and enter REQ-117164 and fill out an online application or copy the following hyperlink:
https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/details/Mental-Health-Therapy-Technician--Oregon-State-Hospital-Junction-City-Campus-_REQ-117164-1?q=Mental%20Health%20Security%20Technician The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity.
Mental Health Security Technician
$2,823 - $3,265 monthly
Application deadline 1/24/23
The Oregon Health Authority in Junction City currently has a fantastic opportunity for a Mental Health Security Technician , with mental health experience to join an excellent team and work to advance their operations. The Oregon State Hospital (OSH) provides patient-centered psychiatric treatment for adults with mental illness from throughout the state. The hospital's primary goal is to help people recover from their illness and return to their lives in the community. Employees play an essential role in achieving the hospital's vision to be a psychiatric hospital that inspires hope, promotes safety and supports recovery for all. What you will do! The purpose of this position is to provide a variety of security and other support services to the programs and departments at Oregon State Hospital. Employees in this position assist with admissions, provide campus security, process mail, assist with emergency services, arrange transportation for patients/residents, and assist with patient related activities and Law Enforcement Data System reports and information. What's in it for you? Collaboration 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. If you are a security expert with mental health experience, don't delay, apply today!
*This posting is for a permanent and full-time position and is represented by SEIU.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Mental Health Security Technician (MHST) provides security and other support services in an institution. The MHST helps enforce fire, safety, and security regulations, assists with patient related activities, and provides training in security and safety.
Major Duties include, but are not limited to:
Safety & Security Functions:
Investigation of critical incidents, as assigned.
Routine and unscheduled unit searches.
Assist in various patient court events, including but not limited to: civil commitment, PSRB, medication hearings, JR. PSRB, Risk Review.
Conduct campus safety & security reviews and checks.
Perimeter security checks of hospital grounds.
Law enforcement Data Systems reports.
Monitor visitation and Visitation areas.
Using metal detector on visitors and patients/residents, to monitor for contraband.
Respond to all emergency alarms, including but not limited to: medical alarms (Code Blue), behavioral events (Code Green), fire events (Code Red), hazardous material spills (Code Orange), armed intruders (Code Silver) and other natural disaster/emergent situations (Code Yellow) via radio, phone and/or overhead.
Respond to PMT activations based on Access Control communication such an activation.
Reception Area:
Respond to information requests, via telephone, in person or email.
Distribute keys to staff
Contact Oregon State Police and other Emergency Services, as necessary.
Provide fax and notary service to staff and patients/residents.
Provide photo identification to staff, visitors and patients/residents.
Provide professional customer service to staff, patients and visitors.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIRED & REQUESTED SKILLS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Six months of experience providing direct care or training to clients in a mental health setting; OR Six months experience providing security services in an institutional setting.
Must have a valid Oregon driver's license with an acceptable driving record. May be required to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License. Must have basic computer skills and be willing to learn new technologies as they are introduced into the workplace. You must be able to obtain and maintain access to FBI Criminal Justice Information Service (CJIS) systems, which is determined through a national fingerprint based criminal history record check. REQUESTED SKILLS:
A high level of communication skill.
Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to people while interviewing them to gather demographic information.
Valid Driver's License and good driving record.
A Certified Driver's License may be required in order to operate a large bus.
It requires a great degree of tack and diplomacy.
Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications and most closely match the requested skills will be invited for an interview.
How to Apply: Please go to oregonjobs.gov and enter REQ-117164 and fill out an online application or copy the following hyperlink:
https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/details/Mental-Health-Therapy-Technician--Oregon-State-Hospital-Junction-City-Campus-_REQ-117164-1?q=Mental%20Health%20Security%20Technician The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity.