Mental Health Technician 1

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

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The TCBH Nursing Department is hiring Mental Health Technicians to provide non-professional direct care for consumers receiving behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting. The role includes participating in de-escalation activities and helping ensure consumers remain safe. The technician serves as a role model by demonstrating effective problem-solving and decision-making skills, assists with recreational and therapeutic activities, transports residents to and from medical appointments, and helps ensure scheduled programming is carried out. The position is based in the TCBH Nursing Department. The primary hours listed are 6:30 AM–7:00 PM and 6:30 PM–7:00 AM, with shift differentials when applicable. The agency requires coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and work hours and location may vary according to business needs. Employees may be required to work weekends and overtime. TCBH 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.

Requirements

No experience is required for Mental Health Technician I.
Pass an OSBI background check.
Be willing and able to fulfill job-related travel normally associated with the position.
Have a valid driver's license.
Upon a conditional offer, submit to a physical examination and meet the physical requirements of occasionally lifting or carrying 50 pounds and pushing or pulling a maximum force of 25 pounds.
For appointment to a safety-sensitive position, submit to a pre-employment/pre-placement urinalysis drug test and receive a negative result.

Responsibilities

Provide non-professional direct care to consumers receiving behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting.
Participate in de-escalation activities and help assure consumers are kept safe.
Act as a role model 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 assure scheduled programming is carried out.

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 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.