Mental Health Technician III

State of Oklahoma; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Employee assistance programs

11 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement savings with matching

Longevity bonus

Student loan repayment

CEU training opportunities

Job summary

State of Oklahoma's Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health seeks a Mental Health Technician III to provide non-professional direct care in an inpatient behavioral health setting. You will participate in de‑escalation, help keep consumers safe, and support therapeutic activities while transporting residents to appointments.

The role emphasizes role modeling, problem solving, and assisting with programming schedules.

Qualifications

• Two years of patient care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-professional direct care for behavioral health patients in an inpatient setting.
• Assist in de-escalation and ensure patient safety.
• Serve as a role model, support recreational and therapeutic activities, and transport residents to appointments.
• Ensure scheduled programming is carried out.

Skills

Patient care experience

Job description

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Job Posting Title

Mental Health Technician III

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.

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$17.59/hr

Job Description

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 and Admissions Department is hiring for a Mental Health Technician 3 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: 9/4/2026 -9/14/2026
• Full-time
• Hourly payrate: Level 3 - $17.594712
• 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/Admissions Department
• Vacancies: Multiple

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• MHT 3 – Education and experience required at this level consists of two years of experience in providing patient care.

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:

ODMHSAS is proud to provide a robust benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:

• 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.

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.