Mental Health Technician - Fort Supply

Position Overview

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 serving as a role model.

Primary working hours are 10‑hour shifts k four days a week, with shifts available on NOC (09:30p.m.–08:00a.m.) or EVE (03:30p.m.–02:00a.m.). The agency requires 24‑hour coverage, seven days per week, and employees may be required to work weekends and overtime. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

• Level I: hourly rate $15.10 – requires no prior experience.
• Level II: hourly rate $16.28 – requires one year of patient‑care experience.
• Level III: hourly rate $17.59 – requires two years of patient‑care experience.
• Preference may be given to candidates with CNA certification.
• Must possess a strong commitment to patient well‑being and safety.
• Must believe that recovery is possible.
• Upon offer, a negative drug test is required for safety‑sensitive positions.

• Provide direct and indirect care to patients individually and in groups.
• Participate in de‑escalation efforts to maintain safety.
• Serve as a positive role model with problem‑solving, decision‑making, and coping skills.
• Assist with recreational and therapeutic activities to promote mental and emotional well‑being.

• Generous state‑paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• Wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care expenses.
• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
• Retirement savings plan with a generous employer match.
• Longevity bonus for years of service.
• Student loan repayment options.
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements.

• Drug and alcohol pre‑employment testing required; appointment contingent on a negative drug test.
• This agency is drug, alcohol, and tobacco free.

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 employees must apply internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.