Mental Health Technician III, II, I
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Participation in de-escalation activities
- Assuring consumers are kept safe
- Aid with activities of daily living
- Taking vitals
- Observing and recording patient behavior and activities
- Establishing a therapeutic relationship with consumers
- Monitoring and assisting consumers within the facility to assure safety
- Performing other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 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.
Special Requirements
- Pass an OSBI background check.
- Willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.
- Meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.
Qualifications
- No specific qualifications mentioned.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of mental health treatment and crisis intervention
- Basic computer skills
Benefits
- 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
- Retail Savings Plan with a generous match
- Training opportunities for CEU requirements
Pay
- Level III - $17.59 per hour
- Level II - $16.28 per hour
- Level I - $15.10 per hour
- $1.00/hr differential for working in a direct care setting
- $0.50/hr shift differentials when working evening or nights
- $0.75/hr weekends and holidays
Schedule
- Primary hours: 3:00pm-11:00pm
- Work hours and location may vary depending on business necessity.
- Employees may be required to work weekends and overtime.
Company Information
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.
Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing: Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.
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.