Mental Health Technician I

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement match

Student loan repayment

CEU training

Employee assistance program

Longevity bonus

Job summary

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV. in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Mental Health Technician I to provide non-professional direct care in an inpatient behavioral health setting. The role supports safety, de-escalation, and daily programming for adults 18+.

Open to entry-level applicants; hourly pay rate is $15.10 with shift options across day and night hours. Join a compassionate, patient-centered team focused on quality care.

Qualifications

• MHT I – No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-professional direct care for behavioral health consumers.
• Participate in de-escalation activities and keep consumers safe.
• Transport residents to medical appointments.
• Assist in providing recreational and therapeutic activities and ensure programming runs.

Job description

Job Posting Details

Job Posting Title Mental Health Technician I Agency 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV. Supervisory Organization 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 Level I - $15.10 hourly

Job Description

Mental Health Tech I Join a team that CARES! Here 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 take that very seriously – because we care! About the Position: The TCBH Nursing Department is hiring for a Mental Health Technician that would provide non-professional direct care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting. This includes participation in de‑escalation activities and assuring that consumers are kept safe. This position acts 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, transporting residents to and from medical appointments, and assuring scheduled programming is carried out.

Job Type/Salary: Open/Close dates: 10/23/2026 -Until filled Full-time Hourly payrate: Level I-$15.10 Shift differentials when applicable Primary hours: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Primary Work Location/Department: TCBH – Nursing Department Vacancies: Multiple

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

MHT I – No experience required

Special Requirements

Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background check. 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, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.

Great Reasons to Work with Us

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover 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
• Longevity Bonus for years of service
• Student Loan repayment options
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

About us

The Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health (TCBH) is a psychiatric hospital accredited by The Joint Commission, dedicated to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care. TCBH provides a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that supports recovery and enhances quality of life for individuals and the community. The facility serves adults aged 18 and older who are experiencing a mental health crisis, with or without co-occurring substance use disorders, and who are medically stable. In response to the increasing need for mental health services in our community, TCBH is being replaced by a new facility, the Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center (OPCC). Situated in the OSU Academic Medical District in downtown Tulsa, this modern psychiatric hospital will feature 106 inpatient beds, an expanded residency program, and an enhanced range of behavioral health services. Construction of the OPCC is currently in progress.

Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing

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.

Agency Requirements and Work Hours

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.

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request. The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.