Mental Health Technician III, II

job posting title

mental health technician iii, ii, i

452 mental health and substance abuse serv.

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.

full time

regular

(level iii)-$17.59 (level ii)-16.28 (level i)-$15.10

mental health technician iii, ii, i

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!

tcbh is hiring for a mental health technician iii, ii, i, that would provide 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, assist with activities of daily living, taking vitals, observing and recording patient behavior and activities, establish a therapeutic relationship with consumers, monitor and assist consumers within the facility to assure safety, and perform other duties as assigned.

• open/close dates: 2/20/2026 – until filled
• full-time
• hourly payrate: (level iii)-$17.59 (level ii)-16.28 (level i)-$15.10
• $1.00/hr differential for working in a direct care setting; $0.50/hr shift differentials when working evening or nights and $0.75/hr weekends and holidays
• primary hours: 3:00pm-11:00pm
• flsa status: non-exempt
• primary work location/department: tcbh – admissions department
• vacancies: multiple

• level iii – two years of experience in providing patient care.
• level ii – one year of experience in providing patient care.
• level i – no experience or education is required.

• 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.

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 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

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.