Mental Health Technician Jobs in Delaware

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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Behavioral Health Technician - FT Evenings

  • Newark, DE
  • moments ago
  • Newark, DE
  • moments ago

Health Technician (MHT) Full Time schedule available Five 8-hour shifts, to include every other weekend for 3pm-11:30pm shift - floating units (A 2 WEEK ORIENTATION IS MANDATORY 8:30A- 5P) $1500.00...

NEW OPEN School Registered Behavior Technician RBT now Wilmington DE

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 5 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities: Provide direct support to students with behavioral challenges, utilizing applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques and strategies....

IOP Counselor

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 7 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 7 days ago

Job Details Job Location : KIRKWOOD - Wilmington, DE Salary Range : $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 Salary Description The ideal candidate will have experience in Mental health/Substance abuse counseling, and...

Mental Health Associate - Part Time, 16 hours (Evening/Midnight Shift)

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 7 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 7 days ago

Participation in the direct care of patients as an explicit method of role modeling use of behavioral techniques for staff....

Mental Health Associate - Full Time Flex, 36 hours (Day/Evening Shift)

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 7 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 7 days ago

Participation in the direct care of patients as an explicit method of role modeling use of behavioral techniques for staff....

Registered Behavior Technician New Castle DE

  • New Castle, DE
  • 8 days ago
  • New Castle, DE
  • 8 days ago

Qualifications: Valid RBT certification Solid understanding and practical application of applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles....

Registered Behavior Technician Hockessin, DE

  • Hockessin, DE
  • 8 days ago
  • Hockessin, DE
  • 8 days ago

Qualifications: Valid RBT certification Solid understanding and practical application of applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles....

Now Hiring Registered Behavior Technician RBT

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 8 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 8 days ago

Responsibilities: Provide direct support to students with behavioral challenges, utilizing applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques and strategies....

Mental Health Technician (MHT) 11p - 7a

  • Georgetown, DE
  • 13 days ago
  • Georgetown, DE
  • 13 days ago

Position Summary: Provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a RN or LPN/LVN. Provides for the personal care and comfort of psychiatric patients. Provides a safe, clean...

health treatment and prevention or rehabilitation....

Group Facilitator

  • Milford, DE
  • 13 days ago
  • Milford, DE
  • 13 days ago

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Behavior Technician

  • Newark, DE
  • 13 days ago
  • Newark, DE
  • 13 days ago

Behavior Technicians are responsible for implementing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) based programs as directed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)....

Milieu Specialist

  • DE
  • 14 days ago
  • DE
  • 14 days ago

Remote Status: On-Site RI International is the leader in Peer-Powered Support to those in crisis for mental health and substance use....

Behavior Technician

  • Newark, DE
  • 16 days ago
  • Newark, DE
  • 16 days ago

Pediatric Therapeutic Services (PTS) is seeking a Behavior Technician (BT) to provide school-based services for a local school district. Perks: We offer competitive rates with compensation for...

Behavioral Health Technician - Child/Adolescents

  • Newark, DE
  • 16 days ago
  • Newark, DE
  • 16 days ago

Responsibilities The Mental Health Technician (MHT) for the Child and Adolescent Unit will work five 8-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend....

Demographic Data for Delaware

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


Local
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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...
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Salary for Mental Health Technician Jobs in Delaware

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


Highest Education Level

Mental Health Technicians in Delaware 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 in Delaware
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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