Mental Health Tech

Oklahoma AG; Woodward, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Health insurance options

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

11 paid holidays

15 days vacation

15 days sick leave

Retirement Savings Plan

Student Loan Repayment Options

Longevity Bonus

Job summary

Northwest Center for Behavioral Health is seeking Mental Health Technicians to provide non-professional care in an inpatient setting, including de-escalation and safety monitoring. The role also supports activities of daily living and participates in recreational/therapeutic activities for patients.

Positions are full-time with evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts; compensation ranges and shift differentials apply, with comprehensive benefits and a team-focused culture at ODMHSAS

Qualifications

• MHT I: no experience or education required.
• MHT II: one year of experience in providing patient care.
• MHT III: two years of experience in providing patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-professional direct or indirect care in inpatient behavioral health.
• Participate in de-escalation activities and ensure patient safety.
• Assist with activities of daily living and therapeutic activities.

Skills

De-escalation

Patient care

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

CNA certification (preferred)

Job description

## Mental Health TechApply: Woodward County: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 28, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR65202**Job Posting Title**Mental Health Tech**Agency**452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.**Supervisory Organization**NW Center for Behavioral Health**Job Posting End Date**Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is 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**Full time**Job Type**Regular**Compensation**MHT I $29,328.20/$14.10 hour MHT II $31,799.00/$15.29 hour MHT III $34,517.00/ $16.59 hour**Job Description****Mental Health Technician - Lighthouse - Woodward****Northwest Center for Behavioral Health** is recruiting for compassionate, dedicated individuals! Help us make a difference in the lives of all Oklahomans. **About the Position:**Our **Mental Health Technician (MHT) under** close supervision, provides non-professional direct or indirect care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient care setting. This includes participation in de-escalation activities and assuring that consumers are kept safe along with activities of daily living. This position works as a role model for consumers, demonstrating effective problem solving and decision-making skills and will assist in providing recreational and therapeutic activities for the consumer. Join our dedicated team!!! **Job Type/Salary:*** Full-time Evenings**- Overnight 8:30 pm - 07:00 am*** MHT I $29,328.20/$14.10 hour* MHT II $31,799.00/$15.29 hour* MHT III $34,517.00/ $16.59 hour + Extra $.50/hour for working evenings and nights - **Extra pay for overnight hours!** + Extra $.75/hour for working weekends and holidays + Extra $1/hour for working on an inpatient or crisis unit* Shift differentials can boost your hourly pay rate, and you can stack them! Working a weekend night would earn you an extra $2.18/ hour!* Full Compensation Range of $39,327.00 - $57,537.00. Compensation range to include base salary, retirement and benefits allowance - dependent on the number of covered dependents!* Primary Working Hours are **NOC SHIFT 8:30 pm - 07:00 am*** FLSA Status: Non-Exempt**Qualifications:** **MHT I:** No experience or education is required. **MHT II**: Education and Experience required at this level consists of one year of experience in providing patient care. **MHT III**: Education and Experience required at this level consists of two years of experience in providing patient Possesses a strong commitment to patient well-being and believes that recovery is possible!**Preference may be given to CNA certified applicants****Great Reasons to Work with Us!**ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:* Generous state paid benefit allowance – Employees are given a specific amount each paycheck to help pay for insurance premiums!* A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations* Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care.* Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs* 11 paid holidays* 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year* Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match* Student Loan Repayment Options* Longevity Bonus for years of service**Join a Team that CARES!**At ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans. We want you at Northwest Center for Behavioral Health! NCBH provides excellent treatment to all of Northwestern Oklahoma. We are licensed and Joint Commission accredited since 1974. We provide mental health and substance abuse services for the individuals of Northwest Oklahoma in our Inpatient facility in Fort Supply and our Enhanced Residential Care Facility located at Lighthouse in Woodward.**Special Requirements:*** Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background.* Applicant must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.* Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.* (if Required) Applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and be able to pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.