Mental Health Technician III

About the Position

The TCBH Nursing and Admissions Department is hiring for a Mental Health Technician 3 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-professional direct care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting
• Participate in de-escalation activities
• Assure that consumers are kept safe
• Act as a role model for consumers, demonstrating effective problem solving and decision-making skills
• Assist in providing recreational and therapeutic activities for the consumer
• Transport residents to and from medical appointments
• Assure scheduled programming is carried out

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience in providing patient care

Special Requirements

• Must be able to pass an OSBI background check
• 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, 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
• Upon a conditional offer of employment, must submit to urinalysis to test for drugs (safety sensitive position)

Pay

• Hourly payrate: $17.594712 (Level 3)
• Shift differentials when applicable

Schedule

• Full-time
• Primary hours: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits

• 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 the Organization

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.