Mental Health Tech I, II, III
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
Mental Health Tech I, II, III
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 that will provide non‑professional direct care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting. Responsibilities include participation in de‑escalation activities and ensuring consumers are kept safe, acting as a role model for effective problem solving and decision‑making, assisting with recreational and therapeutic activities, transporting residents to and from medical appointments, and ensuring scheduled programming is carried out.
Job Type / Salary:
Open/Close dates: 1/6/2026 – Until filled
Full‑time
Hourly pay: Level III – $17.59; Level II – $16.29; Level I – $15.10
Shift differentials when applicable
Primary hours: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt
Primary Work Location / Department: TCBH – Nursing Department
Vacancies: Multiple
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
MHT III – Two years of experience in providing patient care
MHT II – One year of experience in providing patient care
MHT I – No experience required
Special Requirements:
Applicant must pass an OSBI background check.
Applicant must be willing and able to fulfill any job‑related travel normally associated with this position and possess a valid driver’s license.
Upon a conditional offer, applicants must submit to a physical examination and meet requirements for occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and pushing/pulling 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 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 in 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 who are medically stable.
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 and for safety‑sensitive positions, applicants must submit to a urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety‑sensitive position is 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, or disability.
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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 that will provide non‑professional direct care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting. Responsibilities include participation in de‑escalation activities and ensuring consumers are kept safe, acting as a role model for effective problem solving and decision‑making, assisting with recreational and therapeutic activities, transporting residents to and from medical appointments, and ensuring scheduled programming is carried out.
Job Type / Salary:
Open/Close dates: 1/6/2026 – Until filled
Full‑time
Hourly pay: Level III – $17.59; Level II – $16.29; Level I – $15.10
Shift differentials when applicable
Primary hours: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt
Primary Work Location / Department: TCBH – Nursing Department
Vacancies: Multiple
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
MHT III – Two years of experience in providing patient care
MHT II – One year of experience in providing patient care
MHT I – No experience required
Special Requirements:
Applicant must pass an OSBI background check.
Applicant must be willing and able to fulfill any job‑related travel normally associated with this position and possess a valid driver’s license.
Upon a conditional offer, applicants must submit to a physical examination and meet requirements for occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and pushing/pulling 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 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 in 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 who are medically stable.
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 and for safety‑sensitive positions, applicants must submit to a urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety‑sensitive position is 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, or disability.
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