Transporter

State-of-Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous state paid benefit allowance

Health insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

11 paid holidays

15 days vacation

15 days sick leave

Job summary

ODMHSAS is seeking a Mental Health Technician to transport and assist behavioral health inpatients within the Tulsa Center Behavioral Health. The role primarily involves transporting consumers and supporting non-professional direct care in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates are prepared to meet physical requirements, obtain OSBI clearance, and travel as needed. The position is full-time with a daytime schedule and benefits package.

Qualifications

• MHT I – No experience required

Responsibilities

• Transporting consumers in an inpatient setting as part of the Nursing Department team.
• Provide non-professional direct care to behavioral health patients.
• Assist with de-escalation activities and maintain consumer safety.

Skills

No experience required

Job description

Job Posting TitleTransporterAgency452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.Supervisory OrganizationTulsa Center Behavioral HealthJob Posting End DateRefer 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-TimeFull timeJob TypeRegularCompensation$15.10 hourly or $31,408.20 annualJob DescriptionTransporter (Mental Health Technician)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 whose primary job duty would be transportation of consumers. Secondary duties would include providing 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.Job Type/Salary:Open/Close dates: 10/22/2026 – 10/29/2026Full-timeHourly payrate: (Level I) - $15.10 + applicable pay differentialsPrimary hours: Monday-Friday; 10:00am-6:30pmFLSA Status: Non-ExemptPrimary Work Location/Department: TCBH – Nursing DepartmentVacancies: One (1)Minimum Qualifications and Experience:MHT I – No experience requiredSpecial Requirements:Applicants 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 robust benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiumsA wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitationsFlexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent careEmployee assistance programs and health and fitness programs11 paid holidays15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first yearRetirement Savings Plan with a generous matchLongevity Bonus for years of serviceStudent Loan repayment optionsTraining opportunities for CEU requirementsAbout 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 EmploymentThe 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 .If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:Agency Contact