Mental Health Technician 1

Job posting titlemental health technician 1agency
452 mental health and substance abuse serv.supervisory organizationjob 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/hrjob 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 department is hiring for mental health technician's that would provide non-professional direct care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpat ient 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: 8/19 /2026
-until filledfull-time hourly pay rate: level i-$15.10shift differentials when applicableprimary hours: 6:30 am - 7:00 pm, 6:30 pm – 7:00 amflsa status: non- exemptprimary work location/department: tcbh – nursing department +vacancies: multipleminimum qualifications and experience:mht i – no experience requiredspecial 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 premiumsa wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitationsflexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent ca reemployee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
11 paid holidays
15 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 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…