Mental Health Jobs in Oklahoma
Mental health jobs in Oklahoma are concentrated in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Lawton, where providers like OU Health, Saint Francis Health System, and the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services maintain large behavioral health workforces. Demand is strongest for licensed clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, and psychiatric nurse practitioners, with openings at every level from entry-level case managers to senior clinical directors. Community mental health centers and integrated care settings are among the most active hiring environments in the state right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Have passion for helping others and personal or family experience with mental health? Now hiring remarkable people who want to connect with others and make a difference with the work you do everyday! We provide the training, you provide the passion.
Payrate $19/hr plus stacking shift differentials!!
12 Hour shifts available
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) will: welcome and admit consumers into the program, participate in the delivery of physical care to consumers, participate in the delivery of therapeutic care to consumers, observation, monitoring and restraint, and discharge planning. Demonstrates knowledge of co-occurring disorders and appropriate interventions.
POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Welcome and admit consumers into the program
- Welcome and orient consumers to the program/unit.
- May complete initial admittance forms for new patients.
- Provide thorough search of consumers and consumers’ belongings according to program guidelines and agency policy.
- Secure and catalog consumers’ belongings according to program guidelines and agency policy.
Participate in the delivery of physical care to consumers
- Maintain therapeutic relationship with consumers and serve as advocate for consumer.
- Will work side-by-side with professional staff as valuable members of the team.
- Assist patients with their personal hygiene and other activities of daily living such as providing supplies for showering, and keeping beds, clothing and living areas clean.
- Take and record measures of patient's general physical condition, such as pulse, temperature, blood pressure and respiration, to provide daily information.
- Accurately measure and record consumer vital signs, I&O and assist with consumer care procedures as assigned and monitored by RN.
- Assist housekeeping and other team members in maintaining a neat and clean environment
- Prep and serve meals to consumers at appropriate times
- Perform unit tasks such as answering the phone, assembling charts and filing.
- Ensures vital signs are completed as directed
- Ensures unit educational groups and/or activity session are being completed
Participate in the delivery of therapeutic care to consumers
- Facilitate educational groups and/ or activity sessions.
- Work with team to ensure the environment promotes safety and recovery.
- Follow and consistently perform all MHT duties related to daily unit milieu schedule
- Constantly engage and interact with patients while working on the unit
- Promote personal growth and development by assisting consumers in adapting to and coping with internal and external stresses.
Observation, monitoring and restraint
- Observe and monitor consumers every 15 minutes to detect behavior patterns and general physical and emotional wellbeing of consumers.
- Report observations in medical chart and seek medical staff consultation or intervention when needed.
- Intervene to restrain violent or potentially violent or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required.
- Document all services to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures.
Discharge Planning
- Participate in discharge process and work closely with Charge RN to ensure that consumers are properly prepared for discharge.
- The following duties shall be completed during consumer discharge:
- have consumer return all CCC unit clothing
- Ensuring that consumer obtains medications from nurse
- Ensure consumer receives all stored personal property.
- Complete all required discharge documentation before consumer leaves facility
QUALIFICATIONS
**Candidate must be 18 years of age or older in this direct service position as a Mental Health Technician.
EDUCATION:
- Must be a high school graduate or have HS equivalent
EXPERIENCE:
- No experience necessary
- 1 years’ experience in mental health or health care field preferred
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES:
- Therapeutic Relationships
- Observing and Monitoring Consumers
- Promote Personal Growth and Development
- Essential Behaviors
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of co-occurring disorders and appropriate interventions
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
- Must possess a valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record to use agency and/or personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Because patients/clients need care 24 hours a day, scheduled work hours may include nights, weekends and holidays. Mental health technicians spend most of their time on their feet and are sometimes confronted with violent patients who must be restrained.
Must be able to lift and/or maneuver a minimum of 50 pounds. This position requires frequent repetitive motions to include but not limited to: bending, stooping, twisting, squatting, reaching, pulling, pushing and maintaining balance. Must be able to stand and/or walk for a minimum of 8 hours at a time during each shift. Must be able to pass Therapeutic Options training and CPR.
SAFETY SENSITIVE JOB CLASSIFICATION:
This job is classified as a “safety-sensitive” position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Due to the “safety-sensitive” classification, an employee in this position would be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana per the Family & Children’s Services Drug Free Workplace Policy, including possible revocation of a job offer or dismissal from employment.
Experience
Preferred- A minimum of one year experience in the mental health or health care field preferred.
Education
Required- High School or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Drivers License
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Have passion for helping others and personal or family experience with mental health? Now hiring remarkable people who want to connect with others and make a difference with the work you do everyday! We provide the training, you provide the passion.
Payrate $19/hr plus stacking shift differentials!!
12 Hour shifts available
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) will: welcome and admit consumers into the program, participate in the delivery of physical care to consumers, participate in the delivery of therapeutic care to consumers, observation, monitoring and restraint, and discharge planning. Demonstrates knowledge of co-occurring disorders and appropriate interventions.
POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Welcome and admit consumers into the program
- Welcome and orient consumers to the program/unit.
- May complete initial admittance forms for new patients.
- Provide thorough search of consumers and consumers’ belongings according to program guidelines and agency policy.
- Secure and catalog consumers’ belongings according to program guidelines and agency policy.
Participate in the delivery of physical care to consumers
- Maintain therapeutic relationship with consumers and serve as advocate for consumer.
- Will work side-by-side with professional staff as valuable members of the team.
- Assist patients with their personal hygiene and other activities of daily living such as providing supplies for showering, and keeping beds, clothing and living areas clean.
- Take and record measures of patient's general physical condition, such as pulse, temperature, blood pressure and respiration, to provide daily information.
- Accurately measure and record consumer vital signs, I&O and assist with consumer care procedures as assigned and monitored by RN.
- Assist housekeeping and other team members in maintaining a neat and clean environment
- Prep and serve meals to consumers at appropriate times
- Perform unit tasks such as answering the phone, assembling charts and filing.
- Ensures vital signs are completed as directed
- Ensures unit educational groups and/or activity session are being completed
Participate in the delivery of therapeutic care to consumers
- Facilitate educational groups and/ or activity sessions.
- Work with team to ensure the environment promotes safety and recovery.
- Follow and consistently perform all MHT duties related to daily unit milieu schedule
- Constantly engage and interact with patients while working on the unit
- Promote personal growth and development by assisting consumers in adapting to and coping with internal and external stresses.
Observation, monitoring and restraint
- Observe and monitor consumers every 15 minutes to detect behavior patterns and general physical and emotional wellbeing of consumers.
- Report observations in medical chart and seek medical staff consultation or intervention when needed.
- Intervene to restrain violent or potentially violent or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required.
- Document all services to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures.
Discharge Planning
- Participate in discharge process and work closely with Charge RN to ensure that consumers are properly prepared for discharge.
- The following duties shall be completed during consumer discharge:
- have consumer return all CCC unit clothing
- Ensuring that consumer obtains medications from nurse
- Ensure consumer receives all stored personal property.
- Complete all required discharge documentation before consumer leaves facility
QUALIFICATIONS
**Candidate must be 18 years of age or older in this direct service position as a Mental Health Technician.
EDUCATION:
- Must be a high school graduate or have HS equivalent
EXPERIENCE:
- No experience necessary
- 1 years’ experience in mental health or health care field preferred
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES:
- Therapeutic Relationships
- Observing and Monitoring Consumers
- Promote Personal Growth and Development
- Essential Behaviors
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of co-occurring disorders and appropriate interventions
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
- Must possess a valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record to use agency and/or personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Because patients/clients need care 24 hours a day, scheduled work hours may include nights, weekends and holidays. Mental health technicians spend most of their time on their feet and are sometimes confronted with violent patients who must be restrained.
Must be able to lift and/or maneuver a minimum of 50 pounds. This position requires frequent repetitive motions to include but not limited to: bending, stooping, twisting, squatting, reaching, pulling, pushing and maintaining balance. Must be able to stand and/or walk for a minimum of 8 hours at a time during each shift. Must be able to pass Therapeutic Options training and CPR.
SAFETY SENSITIVE JOB CLASSIFICATION:
This job is classified as a “safety-sensitive” position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Due to the “safety-sensitive” classification, an employee in this position would be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana per the Family & Children’s Services Drug Free Workplace Policy, including possible revocation of a job offer or dismissal from employment.
Experience
Preferred- A minimum of one year experience in the mental health or health care field preferred.
Education
Required- High School or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Drivers License
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Mental Health Job Market in Oklahoma
A snapshot from current Oklahoma openings, updated as new roles post.
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What Oklahoma Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health jobs across Oklahoma.
- Active Oklahoma license issued by the relevant state behavioral health licensing board
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related clinical field
- Experience providing direct clinical services in an outpatient, inpatient, or community setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records platforms used in behavioral health settings
- Ability to conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care independently
- Current CPR certification and compliance with Oklahoma health and background check requirements
Mental Health Jobs in Oklahoma: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health professional in Oklahoma?
Becoming a licensed mental health professional in Oklahoma requires completing an accredited graduate degree in counseling, social work, or a related field and then applying through the appropriate state board. Licensed professional counselors are credentialed through the Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure, while licensed clinical social workers apply through the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers. Each pathway requires supervised clinical hours and a passing score on the relevant national licensure exam before full licensure is granted.
Which companies hire mental health professionals in Oklahoma?
Companies currently hiring mental healths in Oklahoma include INTEGRIS Health, Integrity Care, and oklahoma department of mental health and substance abuse services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Oklahoma's community mental health center network, anchored by the state-funded system overseen by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, is a particularly consistent source of openings across the state.
Which Oklahoma cities have the most mental health jobs?
Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Norman have the most mental health openings in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City drives the largest share of listings due to its concentration of hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and state agency offices, while Tulsa's robust network of community health organizations and private practices accounts for most of the remaining volume, and Lawton's proximity to Fort Sill generates steady demand for veterans' behavioral health services.
Are there remote mental health jobs in Oklahoma?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields, because telehealth has become a mainstream care delivery model in behavioral health. About 28% of mental health openings tied to Oklahoma are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the sector's broader shift toward virtual therapy and telepsychiatry. Roles focused on talk therapy, psychiatric medication management, and care coordination are the most likely to be offered remotely, while positions requiring in-person assessments or crisis intervention remain on-site.
How can I get hired as a mental health professional in Oklahoma with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a behavioral health technician, mental health associate, or case manager role at one of Oklahoma's community mental health centers, which regularly hire candidates who are still completing supervised hours toward full licensure. OU Health and Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital in Tulsa both offer structured training environments for new graduates. Completing a practicum or internship at an Oklahoma community mental health center during your graduate program is the credential that gives candidates the clearest edge, since many centers convert interns to staff once licensure eligibility is reached.
Where can I find and apply to mental health jobs in Oklahoma?
You can find and apply to mental health jobs in Oklahoma on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find roles that fit your license level, specialty, and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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