Mental Health Technician Jobs

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.

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Registered Behavior Technician - Per Diem

  • Oceanside, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Oceanside, CA
  • 3 hours ago

This role focuses on providing behavioral support in a school setting, specifically leverage implementation of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), with students ranging in grade level from pre-K to high...

. · MHA III- $ 21.50 - High School diploma & (4) years of (FTE) direct care experience in the Mental Health field....

Summary: The Mental Health Clinician is responsible for delivering mental health, substance abuse, and support services consistent with the principles of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Strengths-Based...

Title Weekend Overnight Counselor About the Organization: Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced...

Job duties include: Assist students one on one and in small group tutorials Maintain a safe, therapeutic classroom environment through various classroom management techniques Assist with program...

PSYCHIATRIC SPECIALIST- Psych ED

  • Randallstown, MD
  • 11 hours ago
  • Randallstown, MD
  • 11 hours ago

PSYCHIATRIC SPECIALIST- Psych ED Sign On Bonus Potential: 3,000 Randallstown, MD NORTHWEST HOSPITAL NURSING EMERGENCY RM Full-time w/Weekend Commitment - Day shift - 7:00am-7:30pm Nursing Support...

Per Diem Behavior Technician - School Based

  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 16 hours ago

This role focuses on providing behavioral support in a school setting, specifically leverage implementation of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), with students ranging in grade level from pre-K to high...

Full Time Behavior Technician - School Based

  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 16 hours ago

This role focuses on providing behavioral support in a school setting, specifically leverage implementation of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), with students ranging in grade level from pre-K to high...

Integrated Care Coordinator

  • Lumberton, NC
  • 16 hours ago
  • Lumberton, NC
  • 16 hours ago

We offer flexibility in scheduling and provide all employees access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes 8 mental health counseling sessions annually....

LPN or PCT - Patient Care Tech - Behavioral Health

  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 17 hours ago
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 17 hours ago

Careers With Purpose With over 224 clinic locations and 46 medical centers, Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Join our...

Neuro Health Arlington Heights

Neuropsychology Testing Technician

NeuroHealth, an established and continually growing family practice providing pediatric & adult clinical psychology, neuropsychology, & forensic psychology services, is seeking Neuropsychology Testing...

Full Time Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - School Based

  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 1 day ago

This role focuses on providing behavioral support in a school setting, specifically leverage implementation of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), with students ranging in grade level from pre-K to high...

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - School Based

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Registered Behavior Technician - RBT - Flexible Scheduling This role focuses on providing behavioral support in a school setting, specifically leverage implementation of Applied Behavioral Analysis...

Registered Behavior Technician Part Time - School Based

  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago

This role focuses on providing behavioral support in a school setting, specifically leverage implementation of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), with students ranging in grade level from pre-K to high...

RBT-Registered Behavior Technician- School Health

  • Lemon Grove, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lemon Grove, CA
  • 1 day ago

#LI-jobpost We believe in taking great care of our providers, so they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care. We at Ro Health are currently looking for passionate individuals who have a...

Mental Health Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Mental Health in Construction
Construction has one of the worst rates of mental health issues of any industry. For example, in the UK low-skilled male manual workers are 3.7 times more likely to commit suicide than the...
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...
Mental Health in Social Work
Deepen your understanding of mental health in social work through a focus on history and treatment, within a culturally-grounded and trauma-informed approach to mental health and client recovery....

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Salary for Mental Health Technician Jobs Nationwide

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


Highest Education Level

Mental Health Technicians offer the following education background
Master's Degree
38.9%
Bachelor's Degree
33.0%
High School or GED
7.2%
Associate's Degree
7.2%
Doctorate Degree
7.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.4%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.2%

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



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