Mental Health Technician I

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

2 months ago

Tulsa, Oklahoma$1.00/hrFull TimeBehavioral Health

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services as a Mental Health Technician I in United States. Mental Health Technician I Join a team that CARES! Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.

Key Responsibilities

time Hourly payrate: (Level I)

$15.10 $1.00/hr differential for working in a direct care setting; $0.50/hr shift differentials when working evening or nights and $0.75/hr weekends and holidays Primary hours: 3:00pm

11:00pm FLSA Status: Non

Exempt Primary Work Location/Department: TCBH – Admissions Department Vacancies: 1

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience: MHT I – No experience required 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.

Great Reasons to Work with Us: ODMHSAS is proud to provide a robust.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $15.10/hr

30 days PTO.

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in United States.

Key Skills

Mental Health CareDe-escalationPatient ObservationTherapeutic RelationshipSafety MonitoringDaily Living AssistanceVital Signs MeasurementBehavior Recording

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Technician I at Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services a 2.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Behavioral Health physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

This Behavioral Health position at Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $1.00/hr.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mental Health Care, De-escalation, Patient Observation, Therapeutic Relationship, Safety Monitoring, Daily Living Assistance, Vital Signs Measurement, Behavior Recording. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Technician I provides non-professional direct care for consumers in an inpatient behavioral health treatment setting. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, assisting with daily living activities, and establishing therapeutic relationships with consumers.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, 11 Paid Holidays, 15 Days Vacation, 15 Days Sick Leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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