Mental Health Technician Jobs in Oklahoma

A Mental Health Technician, also known as a Psychiatric Technician, plays a crucial role in supporting mental health professionals in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with mental illnesses, emotional disturbances, or developmental disabilities. They perform tasks such as monitoring patients' physical and emotional well-being, leading therapeutic and recreational activities, helping with personal hygiene, administering medication, and documenting patient behavior. They also assist in crisis situations, intervening when necessary under the guidance of a clinician.

Important skills for a Mental Health Technician include excellent communication, empathy, patience, and the ability to maintain composure in high-stress situations. They should also have strong observational skills to accurately monitor and report on patient behavior. Relevant certifications typically include CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS), along with a certification in psychiatric or mental health technology, such as the Certified Psychiatric Technician (CPT) or the Certified Mental Health Technician (CMHT). Prior experience in roles such as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aide, or Social Service Aide can serve as a valuable foundation for becoming a Mental Health Technician.

1-15 of 52 Jobs

Entry Level Behavior Technician

  • ACES
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 15 hours ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 15 hours ago

Entry Level Behavior Technician Tulsa, OK 74136 Apply Overview Salary Range $20.00 - $26.00 Hourly Apply Description Join ACES as a Behavior Technician! At ACES, we're passionate about helping...

In Person Part Time

Mental Health Technician- Admissions

  • State of Oklahoma
  • Norman, OK
  • 1 day ago
  • Norman, OK
  • 1 day ago

Job Posting Title Mental Health Technician- Admissions Agency 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV....

In Person

Care Coordinator

  • Oklahoma Mental Health Council
  • Elk City, OK
  • 1 day ago
  • Elk City, OK
  • 1 day ago

Health Crises Supports and assists with the facilitation of Care Plans for consumers within the Red Rock Health Team Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Certified as a Behavioral Health Case Manager...

In Person

Critical Incident Responder, Licensed Mental Health Professional - OK - 100

  • R3 Continuum
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 2 days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 2 days ago

health Malpractice and Professional Liability Insurance coverage of $1,000,000/$3,000,000 Willing to complete R3C's Critical Incident Response training or proof of approved CIR training....

In Person

Behavioral Health Technician

  • SSM Health
  • Midwest City, OK
  • 2 days ago
  • Midwest City, OK
  • 2 days ago

It's more than a career, it's a calling OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Midwest Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Department: Emergency Room Schedule: FT, Days 7a - 7p Location: MWC Our...

In Person

Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

  • BlueSprig
  • Norman, OK
  • 4 days ago
  • Norman, OK
  • 4 days ago

In this role you will: Provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to clients in a center-based or home-based setting (paid training provided) Teach clients with autism communication, social, and...

In Person

Psychiatric Technician I - Senior Behavioral

  • Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital, Inc.
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 8 days ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 8 days ago

Current Saint Francis Employees - Please click HERE to login and apply. Full Time Nights Work shift: 7:00pm-7:00am; work schedule: variable, including weekends Job Summary: Working under direct...

In Person

Mental Health Technician - Med Support/Lab

  • State of Oklahoma
  • Cleveland, OK
  • 11 days ago
  • Cleveland, OK
  • 11 days ago

Job Posting Title Mental Health Technician - Med Support/Lab Agency 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV....

In Person

Mental Health Tech - $27/hr

  • Amergis Healthcare Staffing
  • Vinita, OK
  • 12 days ago
  • Vinita, OK
  • 12 days ago

The Mental / Psychiatric Health Technician cares for individuals with psychiatric conditions as well as a variety of substance use disorders, following the instructions of physicians, nurses or...

In Person

Behavioral Health Technician Full Time Nights

  • Oceans Healthcare
  • Norman, OK
  • 13 days ago
  • Norman, OK
  • 13 days ago

Norman Regional Health System and Oceans Healthcare have partnered to expand access to behavioral health services in south central Oklahoma through construction of a new, state-of-the-art...

In Person Full Time

26-27 Adams Behavior Technician

  • Norman Public Schools
  • Norman, OK
  • 15 days ago
  • Norman, OK
  • 15 days ago

Position Type: Paraprofessional/ Behavior Technician Date Posted: 5/19/2026 Location: ADAMS ELEMENTARY (High-Needs School)    Job Title: Special Education Paraprofessional Application...

In Person

Mental Health Technician/CNA

  • Family & Children's Service
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 17 days ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 17 days ago

Mental health technicians spend most of their time on their feet and are sometimes confronted with violent patients who must be restrained....

In Person

Mental Health Technician

  • Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
  • Norman, OK
  • 20 days ago
  • Norman, OK
  • 20 days ago

We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technicians to join our team and support patients of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting....

In Person

Behavioral Health Aide (Job Posting)

  • Red Rock Behavioral Health Services
  • Weatherford, OK
  • 21 days ago
  • Weatherford, OK
  • 21 days ago

SUMMARY To provide support to consumers and their families by assisting with day-to-day activities in the home, school and other community settings to enable the family to remain intact. ESSENTIAL...

In Person

Licensed Mental Health Professional

  • Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center
  • Seminole, OK
  • 23 days ago
  • Seminole, OK
  • 23 days ago

POSITION TITLE: Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health NATURE OF POSITION: The Licensed Mental Health Professional is an important part of the COFMC team....

In Person

Demographic Data for Oklahoma

Moving to Oklahoma? Find some basic demographic data about Oklahoma below.


Local
National
3,959,261
94,077

Mental Health Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireMentalHealth curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Young People and Mental Health
Mental health problems often develop during the teenage years, with as many as one in five adolescents dealing with these challenges. Therefore, its important that you know how to recognise mental...
Forensic Mental Health and Criminal Justice
Though it can severely impact access to a fair trial, there is very little discussion on the intersection of mental health of the accused and the criminal justice system. This is mainly due to a...
Mental Skills Training for Sport and Health
We all experience changing levels of motivation, self-confidence, and anxiety depending on the situation were in. On this course, youll discover exercise and sports psychology and consider its...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


Salary for Mental Health Technician Jobs in Oklahoma

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMentalHealth research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Mental Health Technicians in Oklahoma offer the following education background
Master's Degree
38.8%
Bachelor's Degree
33.6%
Associate's Degree
7.3%
Doctorate Degree
7.0%
High School or GED
6.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.3%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Mental Health Technicians in Oklahoma
None
55.6%
1-2 years
28.0%
Less than 1 year
12.6%
4-6 years
2.8%
2-4 years
1.1%



Mental Health Technician Related Career Advice Articles

mental health professional leading a group therapy session
Essential Skills for Mental Health Professionals

Mental health careers are as varied as they are rewarding. This guide describes mental health skills that will make success in your chosen sector even more attainable. While everyone’s career is different, the following skills for mental health workers are applicable to every profession.

Read article »
healthcare workers providing virtual care
How to Get a Remote Job in the Mental Health Industry

What’s the outlook for virtual or remote mental health careers? Discover if a role in teletherapy is right for you.

Read article »
mental health counselor conducting a group therapy session
Career Guide: Different Types of Mental Health Counselor Specialties

Check out our guide to the different types of mental health worker jobs including numerous mental health counselor specialties to consider.

Read article »