Mental Health Technician

we are seeking a dedicated mental health technicians to join our team and support patients of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting. Under close supervision, this position will play an integral role in providing direct and indirect care to individuals in need of behavioral health support.

as a mental health technician, you will assist in creating a safe, supportive environment for patients, ensuring that they receive the care they need while engaging in therapeutic activities. You will be instrumental in promoting wellness and safety, helping to de-escalate difficult situations, and providing guidance as a role model for patients.

• provide direct and indirect care
  : assist in the care of patients in a behavioral health setting, both individually and in groups.
• ensure safety and well-being
  : participate in de-escalation efforts, ensuring that patients are kept safe and their needs are met.
• role model
  : demonstrate effective problem-solving, decision-making, and coping skills to consumers.
• assist with therapeutic activities
  : help facilitate recreational and therapeutic activities designed to promote mental and emotional well‑being.

jim taliaferro community mental health center in lawton, ok is a community-based center with a primary focus on mental health and substance abuse treatment. The inpatient and outpatient services they provide include special groups and programs for adolescents, persons with co‑occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, seniors and older adults, women, men, and criminal justice groups.

• full time/part time positions
• mht i: annual salary is $29,328.20+/year, ($14.10 hr.) plus shift differentials and benefits pay!
• mht ii: annual salary is $31,799.00/year, ($15.29 hr.) plus shift differentials and benefits pay!
• mht iii: annual salary is $34,517.00+/year, ($16.59 hr.) plus shift differentials and benefits pay!
• primary working hours: hiring for all shifts.
• flsa status: non‑exempt
• inpatient & urc positions available

• evenings/nights – extra $0.50 hr.
• weekends – extra $0.75 hr.
• holidays – extra $0.75 hr.

mental health technicians also receive an extra $1 per hour shift pay, for any shift worked! That can be stacked on top of the evening/weekend pay too.

• mht i: no experience or education is required.
• mht ii: one year of experience in providing behavioral health patient care.
• mht iii: two years of experience in providing behavioral health patient care.
• possess a strong commitment to patient well‑being and safety
• must believe that recovery is possible!

• 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.
• 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.

• 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

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.

an equal opportunity employer.