Mental Health Technician III, II

State of Oklahoma; Vinita (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Sick leave

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Forensic Center in Vinita, is hiring Mental Health Technicians (Level II/III) to provide direct inpatient care for behavioral health patients. Roles involve de-escalation, safety, ADL support, vitals, observation, and transport within a 24/7 facility.

Open positions include Level II at $21.63/hour and Level III at $24.03/hour with straight shifts; applicants must meet experience requirements and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Level II requires 1 year of patient care experience.
• Level III requires 2 years of patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for behavioral health patients in an inpatient setting.
• Assist with activities of daily living and ensure patient safety.
• Perform vitals, observe and record patient behavior and activities.
• Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and support de-escalation as needed.
• Transport patients to appointments and accompany them on grounds as required.

Skills

Patient care

De-escalation

Vitals monitoring

Communication

Job description

Job Posting Title

Mental Health Technician III, II

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/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Level II-$21.63, Level III-$24.03

Job Description

Mental Health Technician III, II

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 us:

Come grow with us! The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) located in Vinita, OK is a 24 hour/365 day secure inpatient forensic facility that provides jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma. Currently, OFC has 268 beds for consumers who have been found incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity.

About the Position:

Here at the Oklahoma Forensic Center the Nursing department is hiring for Mental Health Technicians that would provide 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, assist with activities of daily living, taking vitals, observing and recording patient behavior and activities, establish a therapeutic relationship with consumers, monitor and assist consumers within the facility to assure safety, transporting consumers to appointments, off grounds if needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Job Type/Salary:

• Open/Close dates: 11/4/2026-11/18/2026

• Full-time

• Hourly rate: Level II-$21.63, Level III-$24.03

• Shift differential when applicable

• Primary Working Hours are 6:30am-7:00pm and 6:30pm-7:00am

• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

• Primary Work Location/Department: Oklahoma Forensic Center/Nursing

• Vacancies: Multiple

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Level II- 1 year of patient care experience
• Level III- 2 years of patient care experience

Special Requirements:

• Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background check.

• Applicants 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 comprehensive 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

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

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.