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Mental Health Technician

State of Oklahoma·Cleveland County, North Carolina

$34,517 - $34,517/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 8 days ago
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About the role

Provide direct and indirect care to patients in an inpatient behavioral health setting to promote wellness and safety. Assist in facilitating therapeutic activities and utilize de-escalation techniques to maintain a supportive environment.

Job Posting Title Mental Health Technician Agency 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV. Supervisory Organization CRC - Direct Care Staff Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note

  • Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
  • Full/Part-Time
  • Full time
  • Job
  • Type
  • Regular
  • Compensation
  • Job
  • Type/Salary: Full Time Positions Available 8-hour day, evening, and night shifts (depending on facilities current needs).
  • MHT I: Annual Salary is $29,328.20+/year, ($14.10 hr.) plus shift differentials and benefits pay!
  • MHT II: Annual Salary is $31,799.00/year, ($15.29 hr.) plus shift differentials and benefits pay!
  • MHT
  • III: Annual Salary is $34,517.00+/year, ($16.59 hr.) plus shift differentials and benefits pay!
  • FLSA
  • Status: Non-Exempt

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technicians to join our team and support patients of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting. Under close supervision, this position will play an integral role in providing direct and indirect care to individuals in need of behavioral health support.

Position Overview

As a Mental Health Technician, you will assist in creating a safe, supportive environment for patients, ensuring that they receive the care they need while engaging in therapeutic activities. You will be instrumental in promoting wellness and safety, helping to de-escalate difficult situations, and providing guidance as a role model for patients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide
  • Direct and
  • Indirect
  • Care: Assist in the care of patients in a behavioral health setting, both individually and in groups.
  • Ensure
  • Safety and
  • Well-Being: Participate in de-escalation efforts, ensuring that patients are kept safe and their needs are met.
  • Role
  • Model: Demonstrate effective problem-solving, decision-making, and coping skills to consumers.
  • Assist with
  • Therapeutic
  • Activities: Help facilitate recreational and therapeutic activities designed to promote mental and emotional well-being.
  • Job
  • Type/Salary: Full Time Positions Available 8-hour day, evening, and night shifts (depending on facilities current needs).
  • MHT I: Annual Salary is $29,328.20+/year, ($14.10 hr.) plus shift differentials and benefits pay!
  • MHT II: Annual Salary is $31,799.00/year, ($15.29 hr.) plus shift differentials and benefits pay!
  • MHT
  • III: Annual Salary is $34,517.00+/year, ($16.59 hr.) plus shift differentials and benefits pay!
  • FLSA
  • Status:
  • Non-Exempt
  • Additional
  • Compensation: Along with our great benefits we also offer addition compensation for working outside of normal business hours! Below is the list of shift differential pay that you can use to boost your hourly pay rate. You can also stack your shift differential pay. For example, working nights on the weekends earns you an extra $1.25 an hour. Evenings/Nights – extra $0.50 hr. Weekends – extra $0.75 hr. Holidays – extra $0.75 hr. Mental Health Technicians also receive an extra $1 per hour shift pay, for any shift worked! That can be stacked on top of the Evening/Weekend pay too.
  • Minimum
  • Qualifications and
  • Experience:
  • MHT I: No experience or education is required.
  • MHT II: One year of experience in providing behavioral health patient care.
  • MHT
  • III: Two years of experience in providing behavioral health patient care. Possess a strong commitment to patient well-being and safety. Must believe that recovery is possible! Must be at least 21 years old.
  • 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. 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.
  • About the facility: Children’s Recovery Center of Oklahoma (CRC) is in Norman, Oklahoma, and serves all 77 counties in Oklahoma as the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) treatment center for young people ages 12 to 17. CRC provides community crisis stabilization and residential treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health and trauma related conditions.
  • Great
  • Reasons to
  • Work for Us: ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.
  • Our benefits include: 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 Employee assistance programs 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 company 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. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity Employment 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. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub. If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information: Agency Contact

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 21 years old and possess a commitment to patient recovery. Depending on the level (I, II, or III), experience in behavioral health patient care ranges from none to two years.

  • Problem Solving
  • Patient Safety
  • De-escalation
  • Decision Making
  • Crisis Stabilization
  • Behavioral Health Care
  • Coping Skills
  • Therapeutic Activity Facilitation

Benefits

  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Health Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Vacation Leave
  • Training Opportunities
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Student Loan Repayment
  • Longevity Bonus
  • Health And Fitness Programs

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$34,517 - $34,517/yr
Location
Cleveland County, North Carolina
Posted
Jul 20, 2026
Application
Employer website
SO

Hiring organization

State of Oklahoma

The Oklahoma State Department of Health, through its system of local health services delivery, is ultimately responsible for protecting and improving the public's health status through strategies that focus on preventing disease. Four major service branches, Community and Family...

Salary listed on 80 jobs
IndustryGovernment Administration
TypeGovernment Agency
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Behavioral health roles in North Carolina

Behavioral health employers in North Carolina often look for licensed or credentialed clinicians, and this role requires registration with the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Certification board. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer a bachelor’s degree and want candidates who can work within treatment, documentation, and care coordination expectations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm your credential status before applying.

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