Mental Health Tech I — Inpatient Care & De‑Escalation

Oklahoma Ag; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

15 days vacation

15 days sick leave

Retirement Savings Plan with employer

Job summary

ODMHSAS seeks a Mental Health Technician I for the Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health (TCBH). The role involves direct, non-professional care for adults with behavioral health needs in an inpatient setting, including de-escalation, safety, and supporting therapeutic activities.

Responsibilities include transporting residents, facilitating programs, and modeling problem-solving. Requires successful background check and ability to meet physical requirements; shift work is required.

Qualifications

• MHT I – No experience required

Responsibilities

• Provide non-professional direct care in inpatient behavioral health setting.
• Assist in de-escalation and ensure consumer safety.
• Assist in recreational and therapeutic activities; transport residents to appointments; support scheduled programming.

Job description

ODMHSAS seeks a Mental Health Technician I for the Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health (TCBH). The role involves direct, non-professional care for adults with behavioral health needs in an inpatient setting, including de-escalation, safety, and supporting therapeutic activities.

Responsibilities include transporting residents, facilitating programs, and modeling problem-solving. Requires successful background check and ability to meet physical requirements; shift work is required.