Mental Health Technician Jobs in Longmont, CO

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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Care Coordinator Integrated Health Home

  • Boulder, CO (10 miles from Longmont, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boulder, CO (10 miles from Longmont, CO)
  • 2 days ago

Do you have your Bachelor in Psychology, Social Work or Counseling and looking to get more experience working in mental health settings?...

Clinical Mental Health Professional

  • Broomfield, CO (17 miles from Longmont, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Broomfield, CO (17 miles from Longmont, CO)
  • 4 days ago

These referrals may include community services, treatment programs, support groups, psychiatrists, or other mental health providers....

Registered Behavior Technician

  • Windsor, CO (22 miles from Longmont, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Windsor, CO (22 miles from Longmont, CO)
  • 5 days ago

Analysis to children with autism, serious emotional disabilities, and other developmental disabilities in the school setting, under the direction of instructional staff....

Behavioral Health Technician LPN or MA

  • Boulder, CO (10 miles from Longmont, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boulder, CO (10 miles from Longmont, CO)
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary: You will provide direct support to clients in an integrated behavioral health program located in a community mental health center in Boulder....

Mental Health Tech Part-Time

  • Louisville, CO (15 miles from Longmont, CO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Louisville, CO (15 miles from Longmont, CO)
  • 7 days ago

Our hospital is fortunate to provide Electroconvulsive Therapy, Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Programs in addition to inpatient services. centennialpeaks.com The Mental Health Tech...

Mental Health Tech, Full-Time, Night Shift

  • Louisville, CO (15 miles from Longmont, CO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Louisville, CO (15 miles from Longmont, CO)
  • 7 days ago

Our hospital is fortunate to provide Electroconvulsive Therapy, Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Programs in addition to inpatient services. centennialpeaks.com The Mental Health Tech...

Peer Support Specialist - Specialized Women's Service

  • Evans, CO (24 miles from Longmont, CO)
  • 14 days ago
  • Evans, CO (24 miles from Longmont, CO)
  • 14 days ago

At North Range Behavioral Health, we believe no one should face mental health challenges alone....

Behavioral Health Associate

  • Westminster, CO (23 miles from Longmont, CO)
  • 16 days ago
  • Westminster, CO (23 miles from Longmont, CO)
  • 16 days ago

West Pines Behavioral Hospital is a new 144-bed inpatient behavioral health facility serving Denver area residents located at 11455 Huron Street, Westminster, CO. A joint venture between...

Behavioral Health Technician

  • Boulder, CO (10 miles from Longmont, CO)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Boulder, CO (10 miles from Longmont, CO)
  • 45+ days ago

The BHT works closely with patients experiencing problems affecting their mental/emotional well-being such as serious psychological distress, suicidal thoughts and mental health disorders, substance...

SUD Counselor CAS or LAC required, PRN

  • Louisville, CO (15 miles from Longmont, CO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Louisville, CO (15 miles from Longmont, CO)
  • 30+ days ago

One-year experience working with psychiatric mental health population, and/or chemically dependent population preferred. Licensure/Certification: CAC II or CAC III preferred....

Care Coordinator - Behavior Health Services

  • Boulder, CO (10 miles from Longmont, CO)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Boulder, CO (10 miles from Longmont, CO)
  • 45+ days ago

Care Coordinator - LPC / LCSW / LPCC / CSW - Behavioral Health Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303 Full-Time Days, 40 hours per week $31.58 - $47.38 an hour - LPC / LCSW $28.65 - $42.97 an...

Care Coordinator

  • Boulder, CO (10 miles from Longmont, CO)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Boulder, CO (10 miles from Longmont, CO)
  • 45+ days ago

Care Coordinator#- LPC#/ LCSW#- Behavioral Health# Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303 Full-Time Days, 40 hours per week $31.58 - $47.38 an hour - LPC#/ LCSW +$2.50#for#weekend shifts.#...

Care Coordinator Withdraw Management

  • Boulder, CO (10 miles from Longmont, CO)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Boulder, CO (10 miles from Longmont, CO)
  • 45+ days ago

Now is the time to join us and use your degree to start your career in mental health. Oh, we want you to grow this us too!...

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

  • Longmont, CO
  • 90+ days ago
  • Longmont, CO
  • 90+ days ago

RBT Duties/Responsibilities: Implement one on one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) intervention programs to children in a home, school or other environments as needed Observe and collect data on the...

Behavior Technician (BT) (Training provided)

  • Longmont, CO
  • 90+ days ago
  • Longmont, CO
  • 90+ days ago

RBT Duties/Responsibilities: Implement one on one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) intervention programs to children in a home, school or other environments as needed Observe and collect data on the...

Demographic Data for Longmont, CO

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Mental Health Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
Mental Health Theory and Practice
This course prepares learners to utilize a person-centered approach to mental health assessment and case management. Learners will also be introduced to community-based models of care and working...
Young People and Mental Health
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Salary for Mental Health Technician Jobs in Longmont, CO

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Highest Education Level

Mental Health Technicians in Longmont, CO offer the following education background
Master's Degree
38.9%
Bachelor's Degree
33.0%
Associate's Degree
7.2%
High School or GED
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 in Longmont, CO
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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