Transporter

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous state benefits

Health insurance options

Flexible holiday schedule

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Job summary

okgov is seeking a Transporter in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The role centers on transporting mental health patients within an inpatient setting and supporting non‑professional direct care under supervision.

As an MHT I, no prior experience is required. The position offers full-time hours, day shifts, and a compensation package that includes hourly pay and state benefits. A background check and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• No formal experience required for MHT I position.

Responsibilities

• Transport consumers as part of the Nursing Department.
• Assist with de-escalation and safety for clients in an inpatient setting.
• Support non‑professional direct care under supervision.

Job description

Job Posting Title

Transporter

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization

Tulsa Center Behavioral Health

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

$15.10 hourly or $31,408.20 annual

Job Description

Transporter (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 - 10/29/2026

Full-time

Hourly payrate: (Level I) - $15.10 + applicable pay differentials

Primary hours: Monday-Friday; 10:00am-6:30pm

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Primary Work Location/Department: TCBH - Nursing Department

Vacancies: One (1)

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

MHT I - No experience required

Special 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

• 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 that is 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 behavioural 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, and 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 .