Mental Health Technician 1

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services•Tulsa, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The TCBH Nursing Department is hiring Mental Health Technicians to provide non-professional direct care to consumers receiving behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting. The role includes participating in de-escalation activities and helping keep consumers safe. Mental Health Technicians serve as role models by demonstrating effective problem-solving and decision-making, assist with recreational and therapeutic activities, transport residents to and from medical appointments, and help ensure scheduled programming is carried out. The position is full-time, with primary hours of 6:30 AM–7:00 PM or 6:30 PM–7:00 AM. Shift differentials may apply. The position is non-exempt and based in the TCBH Nursing Department. The agency requires coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week; work hours and location may vary based on business needs, and employees may be required to work weekends and overtime. The Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health is a Joint Commission-accredited psychiatric hospital providing evidence-based, patient-centered care in a safe, structured, therapeutic environment. It serves medically stable adults aged 18 and older experiencing a mental health crisis, with or without co-occurring substance use disorders. TCBH is being replaced by the Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center, a facility under construction in downtown Tulsa that is planned to include 106 inpatient beds, an expanded residency program, and an enhanced range of behavioral health services. Applicants must pass an OSBI background check, hold a valid driver’s license, and be willing and able to complete job-related travel. Following a conditional offer, applicants must undergo a physical examination and meet the stated lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling requirements. Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must also pass a pre-employment/pre-placement drug test.

Requirements

No experience is required for Mental Health Technician I.
Pass an OSBI background check.
Have a valid driver’s license and be willing and able to fulfill job-related travel normally associated with the position.
Upon conditional offer, submit to a physical examination and meet the requirements to occasionally lift and carry 50 pounds and push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.
For safety-sensitive positions, submit to pre-employment/pre-placement drug testing and receive a negative result.
Be available to work as required for 24-hour, seven-day-a-week agency coverage; work hours and location may vary, and weekends and overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

Provide non-professional direct care to consumers receiving inpatient behavioral health treatment.
Participate in de-escalation activities and help ensure consumers are kept safe.
Act as a role model for consumers by demonstrating effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Assist in providing recreational and therapeutic activities for consumers.
Transport residents to and from medical appointments.
Help ensure scheduled programming is carried out.

Benefits

Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
Choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing-condition exclusions or limitations.
Flexible spending accounts for health care or dependent care expenses.
Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs.
11 paid holidays.
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave during 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.