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Mental Health Technician - Inpatient

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services·McAlester, Oklahoma

$14 - $14/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs
·Posted 21 days ago
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Provide non-professional direct and indirect care for behavioral health consumers in inpatient or residential settings. Responsibilities include managing de-escalation activities, ensuring patient safety, and facilitating therapeutic and recreational programming.

About the Position

Under close supervision, this position provides non-professional direct or indirect care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient, outpatient or residential care 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 child consumer, transporting residents to and from medical appointments, and assuring scheduled programming is carried out. Job Type/Salary: One (1) Vacancy Application period: July 7, 2026 until filled. Annual salary: $14.10 per hour plus shift and weekend differential Primary Working Hours: Vary to include evenings, nights, and weekends. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Full Time Minimum Qualifications and Experience: No experience required Special Requirements: 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. Willing to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position. 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. About us: Operated by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Carl Albert Community Mental Health Center (CACMHC) is a fully accredited 15-bed psychiatric hospital and outpatient clinic. Other CACMHC offices located in Southeastern Oklahoma are—Holdenville Satellite, Heavener Satellite, Hugo Satellite, Idabel Satellite, Stigler Satellite, Atoka Satellite and Ada PACT. CACMHC is committed to acknowledging and honoring differences in ethnic and other diverse groups of people. The agency recognizes the vital role this plays in the emotional well-being, identity, and therapeutic care of adults, children and families served, and will tolerate nothing less than respectful, thoughtful, empathic attitudes from its employees and consultants. CACMHC offers rewarding career opportunities for health care professionals in a progressive and dynamic psychiatric care facility and outpatient clinic. 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.

Requirements

No prior experience is required for this entry-level position. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and meet physical requirements, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

  • Problem Solving
  • Patient Care
  • De-escalation
  • Decision Making
  • Patient Transport
  • Therapeutic Activities

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$14 - $14/hr
Location
McAlester, Oklahoma
Posted
Jul 7, 2026
Closes
Oct 5, 2026
Application
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Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is the state agency that oversees all prevention, treatment and education of mental health and substance abuse in the state.

Salary listed on 39 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypeGovernment Agency
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Behavioral health roles in Oklahoma

Behavioral health positions in Oklahoma often reflect steady demand in settings serving patients with mental health and substance use needs, especially where teams need staff who can work across clinical and support functions. This role is competitive because it accepts multiple qualification paths, including a high school diploma with experience, a behavioral health degree, or an Oklahoma RN license with behavioral health experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm licensure, experience, and schedule expectations before applying.

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