Job Posting Title
Mental Health Technician II
Agency
452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.
Supervisory Organization
Job Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
$16.29/hr
Job Description
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. We take that very seriously – because we care!
About the Position :
The TCBH Nursing and Admissions Department is hiring for a Mental Health Technician 2 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.
Job Type/Salary:
· Open/Close dates: 9/24/2026-Until filled
· Full-time
· Hourly payrate: Level 2 - $16.29
· Shift differentials when applicable
· Primary hours: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
· FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
· Primary Work Location/Department: TCBH – Nursing/Admissions Department
· Vacancies: Multiple
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
· MHT 2 – Education and experience required at this level consists of one year of experience in providing patient care.
Special Requirements:
· Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background check.
· Applicant 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, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants 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.
Great Reasons to Work with Us:
ODMHSAS is proud to provide a robust benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:
· 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
· 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 in our community, TCBH is being replaced by a new facility, the Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center…