Mental Health Technician 1

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.

About the Position

The TCBH Nursing Department is hiring for Mental Health Technicians who 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
• Acting as a role model for consumers, demonstrating effective problem solving and decision-making skills
• Assisting in providing recreational and therapeutic activities for the consumer
• Transporting residents to and from medical appointments
• Assuring scheduled programming is carried out

Pay

$15.10/hour (Level I) with shift differentials when applicable.

Schedule

Full-time, non-exempt position. Primary hours include:

• 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM

Work hours and location may vary depending on business necessity. Employees may be required to work weekends and overtime. Coverage is required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Requirements

• No prior experience required for MHT I
• Must pass an OSBI background check
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to fulfill job-related travel
• Upon conditional offer of employment, must submit to a physical examination and meet the following requirements:
  • Occasionally lift/carry 50 pounds
  • Push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds
• Upon conditional offer of employment, must submit to urinalysis drug testing for safety-sensitive positions

Benefits

ODMHSAS provides a robust benefits package designed to support employees and their dependents, including:

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
• 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

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, TCBH is being replaced by the new Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center (OPCC). This modern facility, located in the OSU Academic Medical District in downtown Tulsa, will feature 106 inpatient beds, an expanded residency program, and an enhanced range of behavioral health services. Construction is currently in progress.