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WorkSource Oregon Mental Health Therapy Technician Oregon State Hospital Junction City in Junction City, Oregon
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 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. This posting will be used to fill permanent positions located in Junction City, OR. These positions are represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU). 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. Additional Information 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. The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism.