Mental Health Technician I

Job Posting Title Mental Health Technician I 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. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation 16.60 Job Description Mental Health Technician I 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 us: Come grow with us! The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC)locatedin Vinita, OK is a 24 hour/365 daysecure inpatient forensic facilitythat provides jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma. Currently, OFC has 268 beds for consumers who have been found incompetent for adjudication oradjudicated asNot Guilty by Reason of Insanity. About the Position Here at the Oklahoma Forensic Center the Nursing department is hiring for Mental Health Technicians that would provide 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, transporting consumers to appointments, off grounds if needed and perform other duties as assigned. Job Type/Salary Open/Close dates:7/6/2026-Untilfilled Full-time Hourly rate:Level I-$16.60 Shift differential when applicable Primary Working Hours are 6:30am-7:00pmand6:30pm-7:00am FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Primary Work Location/Department: Oklahoma Forensic Center/Nursing Vacancies: Multiple Minimum Qualifications and Experience Level I- No experience or education isrequired. Special Requirements Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background check. Applicants 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 mustsubmitto 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 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 Employeeassistanceprograms 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 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. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr