Mental Health Technician

Job overview

The Mental Health Technician role is onsite in Oklahoma City, OK. The starting salary is $29,328.20 per year, with a stated annual base range of $29,328.20–$34,517 depending on experience, plus shift differentials and a benefit allowance. The Oklahoma County Crisis Intervention Center’s multidisciplinary team provides care to high-risk individuals. The technician supports consumers’ behavioral health treatment by building supportive relationships, providing direct care, monitoring progress toward treatment goals, and participating in de-escalation and recovery activities. The role helps the treatment team address consumers’ strengths, goals, and barriers to recovery.

What you'll do

• Provide direct care in inpatient, outpatient, or residential settings
• monitor recovery progress toward treatment goals
• participate in de-escalation activities and recovery, wellness, and social-skills groups
• and develop and manage other group activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health technician

oklahoma city ok

onsite

full-time

behavioral health

crisis intervention

direct care

recovery support

day shift available

night shift available

no experience required

no education required

weekend differential

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance choices
• flexible spending accounts
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 vacation days and 15 sick-leave days in the first year
• retirement savings plan with company match
• employee assistance program
• longevity bonuses
• training opportunities and benefit allowance.

Why this role

No experience or education is required; applicants must be at least 18. Day and night shifts are available. The agency requires coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and work hours and location may vary; weekends and overtime may be required.

About the employer

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.