Mental Health Technician/CNA

Family & Children's Services; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Family & Children's Services is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as Mental Health Technicians. This role involves supporting those with severe mental illnesses in a secure psychiatric setting. Candidates will receive training and work in 12-hour shifts, directly contributing to healing and recovery efforts. With a comprehensive benefits package including medical and paid time off, this position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Full benefit package including Medical, Dental, and Vision

33 Paid days off in the first year

Retirement Savings Plan with up to 6% company match

Short & Long-term disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Preferred: 1+ year in mental health or healthcare field.
• Candidate must be 21 years or older.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Assist severely mentally ill patients in a psychiatric unit.
• Help with therapeutic group activities and chart observations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and caring environment.

Skills

Ability to establish supportive relationships

Desire to connect compassionately

Respect for client rights

Ability to lift/maneuver at least 50 pounds

Frequent repetitive motions

Ability to stand/walk for at least 8 hours

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Have passion for helping others and personal or family experience with mental health? Now hiring remarkable people who want to connect with others and make a difference with the work you do every day! We provide the training, you provide the passion.

Pay rate: $19/hr plus stacking shift differentials!

12-hour shifts available

Several schedules to choose from!

• Full benefit package including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 75% Agency-paid medical premiums
• 33 Paid days off in the first year!
• Retirement Savings Plan with up to 6% company match
• Short & Long-term disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• And much more!

Our Mental Health Technicians work on a multidisciplinary team to provide assistance for severely mentally ill patients in a psychiatric unit. Responsibilities include helping with therapeutic group activities, food services, charting patient observations, and maintaining a clean, safe, and caring environment.

Shift details: 12-hour shifts, 3 days on/4 days off, with one swing shift per month. Work includes weekends and some holidays to ensure 24/7 patient care. Most of the time is spent on your feet working with clients of varying acuity in a secure, clean facility using electronic charting. Our CrisisCare Center is located in downtown Tulsa and maintains full security at all times.

**Candidate must be 21 years or older for this direct service position and possess a valid Driver's License.

Experience:

• No experience necessary
• 1-3 years’ experience in mental health or healthcare preferred

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to establish supportive, trusting relationships with persons with severe mental illness or addiction disorders
• Desire to connect compassionately with clients to aid recovery
• Respect for client rights
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Ability to lift/maneuver at least 50 pounds
• Frequent repetitive motions including bending, stooping, twisting, squatting, reaching, pulling, pushing, and maintaining balance
• Ability to stand/walk for at least 8 hours per shift
• Ability to pass Therapeutic Options training and CPR

Special consideration for candidates with prior experience in psychiatric facilities or working with co-occurring disorders.

Benefits include:

• Premium Medical, Dental & Vision packages with zero-cost options
• Retirement plan with 6% employer match
• Life Insurance and Short & Long-term Disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment Programs
• 33 paid days off in the first year, including holidays

CCBHC Model of Care:

Family & Children’s Services is dedicated to healing children, strengthening families, and providing hope for those battling mental illness and addiction through a team-based, whole-person care approach under the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model. This includes increased access to care, expanded services, care coordination, physical health screening, and targeted support for veterans, those in need, and opioid crisis impact.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy:

This is a safety-sensitive position as defined by Oklahoma law. Possession of a medical marijuana license does not exclude applicants, but all employees must adhere to the agency's Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

Qualifications:

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

Preferred: 1+ year in mental health or healthcare field.

Licenses & Certifications:

Required: Valid Driver's License.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Applicants will be notified of their rights under federal employment laws. For details, see the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.