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Join our Team at DMHSAS —helping people recover from mental illness and addiction, reuniting families, and improving communities.

Full time employees receive:

State Retirement with generous company match
11 Paid Holidays Each Year
15 Days of Annual Leave and 15 Days of Sick Leave the First Year
Subsidized Insurance Benefits – We help you pay for your benefits!

To learn more about the competitive and generous benefits provided to all full time employees click here.

To learn more about the vital services we provide to Oklahomans of all ages, please visit https://oklahoma.gov/odmhsas.html.

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is the State’s statutory authority responsible for prevention, treatment and recovery from mental illness, substance abuse and addictive disorders. In addition, ODMHSAS provides prevention services at the state and local levels, in partnership with area health providers, schools, law enforcement, veteran’s groups and other community stakeholders.  ODMHSAS manages the state’s behavioral health Medicaid services, and has rule-making responsibility for specific statutory certification processes (certifying approximately 3,300 treatment providers, organizations and individuals, throughout the state).

First Preference / Pre-Announcement: DMHSAS facilities must notify the above listed HR department by the opening date and time listed above if they have employees with a first preference request to return to work on a limited duty release.

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.

Part Time Mental Health Technician

Norman, OK

Part Time

Griffin Memorial Hospital

Entry Level

About the Position:
Griffin Memorial Hospital (GMH) is currently hiring Mental Health Technicians to support individuals receiving behavioral health treatment. In this vital role, you'll provide non-professional, direct and indirect care, helping ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. Responsibilities include:

Participating in de-escalation and safety-related activities
Acting as a positive role model and supporting healthy decision-making
Assisting with recreational and therapeutic programming
Transporting residents to and from medical appointments
Ensuring daily schedules and routines are followed

Job Type & Salary:

Shift Availability: All shifts available
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Rate: $24.00/hour (MHT I)
Shift Differentials: Additional pay for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Hours: Up to 30 hours per week / maximum of 999 hours per year

Additional Compensation:
Earn more with our generous shift differentials, applied on top of base pay for work during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications:

No previous experience or education required for MHT I

Special Requirements:

Upon a conditional job offer, applicants must:
- Pass a physical exam
- Be able to occasionally lift/carry up to 50 pounds
- Be able to push/pull up to 25 pounds of force

Pre-employment Testing:

This is a safety-sensitive position
Applicants must pass a drug and alcohol screening (urinalysis) before appointment

About the Facility:
Griffin Memorial Hospital, located in Norman, OK, is a 120-bed acute psychiatric facility operated by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS). GMH provides inpatient treatment for adults aged 18+ with severe mental illness and substance use disorders. We proudly serve all 77 counties across Oklahoma.

Please Note:

This facility operates 24/7/365—shift work, weekends, and overtime may be required based on business needs
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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