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Mental Health Technician

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Oklahoma, OK Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2026
Change lives and come join a highly skilled multi-discipline team of professionals providing care to high-risk individuals in a state facility located in the heart of the metro area. The Oklahoma County Crisis Intervention Center (OCCIC) is looking for friendly, hard- working Mental Health Technicians to join their team!

This position works as a part of the treatment team by developing and maintaining a supportive relationship with consumers to address strengths, goals and barriers to recovery. This includes performing duties such as providing direct care to consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient, outpatient or residential care setting, monitoring recovery progress toward treatment goals, de-escalation activities, participation in recovery, wellness, and social skills groups, and developing and managing other group activities.

Job Type/Salary:

  • Full-time
  • Starting Salary is $29,328.20 plus shift differentials and benefit allowance!
  • Currently hiring for evening shift!
  • Potential to earn extra $$:
    • Extra $.43/hour for working evenings and nights
    • Extra $.75/hour for working weekends
    • Extra $1/hour for working on an inpatient or crisis unit
  • FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

  • No experience or education required
  • Must be at least 18 years of age

Special Requirements:

  • 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

Why Join Us?

  • Generous Benefits: Annual base salary is $29,328.20 - $34,517 depending on experience, plus a generous benefits allowance
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses
  • Ample Time Off: 11 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation, and 15 days of sick leave in the first year
  • Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future
  • Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it
  • Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service
  • Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements

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.

THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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