Mental Health Technician

Bluethumbok; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Oklahoma is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join their team. The ideal candidate will provide direct care to behavioral health consumers in an inpatient setting, ensuring safety and participation in therapeutic activities. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay with various levels based on experience. Benefits include state-paid insurance premiums, paid holidays, and a retirement plan. Join a supportive environment dedicated to promoting healthy communities.

Benefits

State-paid insurance premiums

Various health insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance and health programs

11 paid holidays

15 days vacation and sick leave

Retirement plan with match

Longevity bonus

Student loan repayment options

Training for CEU requirements

Qualifications

• Two years of behavioral health patient care experience for MHT III.
• One year of behavioral health patient care experience for MHT II.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-professional direct care for behavioral health consumers.
• Participate in de-escalation activities and ensure consumer safety.
• Assist with recreational and therapeutic activities.

Skills

Compassion

Problem Solving

Decision-Making

Job description

Job Posting Title: Mental Health Technician

Agency: 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization:

Application Deadline: Applications accepted until 11:59 PM the day before the posting end date.

Estimated Appointment End Date:

Full/Part-Time: Full time

Job Type: Regular

Compensation: Level 1 - $15.10; Level 2 - $16.28; Level 3 - $17.59

Job Description:

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 high-quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans.

About the Position:

The TCBH Nursing Department seeks a Mental Health Technician to provide non-professional direct care for behavioral health consumers in an inpatient setting. Responsibilities include participating in de-escalation activities, ensuring consumer safety, role modeling effective problem solving and decision-making, assisting with recreational and therapeutic activities, transporting residents to medical appointments, and ensuring scheduled programming is followed.

Job Type and Salary:

• Open/Close dates: 5/12/2025 - Until filled
• Full-time
• Hourly pay: Level III - $17.59; Level II - $16.29; Level I - $15.10
• Shift differentials apply when applicable
• Primary hours: 6:30am-7:00pm or 6:30pm-7:00am
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Location: TCBH – Nursing Department
• Vacancies: Multiple

Minimum Qualifications:

• MHT III: Two years of behavioral health patient care experience
• MHT II: One year of behavioral health patient care experience
• MHT I: No experience required

Special Requirements:

• Ability to pass an OSBI background check
• Willingness and ability to fulfill job-related travel; valid driver’s license required
• Physical exam required upon conditional employment; must meet physical requirements including lifting 50 pounds and pushing/pulling 25 pounds

Benefits:

• State-paid insurance premiums
• Various health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance and health programs
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days vacation and sick leave in first year
• Retirement plan with match
• Longevity bonus
• Student loan repayment options
• Training for CEU requirements

About TCBH:

TCBH offers a supportive environment with integrated therapeutic interventions. Serves individuals 18+ in mental health crisis, with or without substance abuse. Transitioning to a new hospital in 2026, Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center, in Tulsa.

Pre-employment Testing: Drug testing required; employment contingent on negative result.

Work Hours: 24/7 coverage required; hours and location may vary; overtime and weekend work possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The State of Oklahoma promotes diversity and does not discriminate. Internal applicants should apply via Workday.