Mental Health Technician Jobs in Brandon, FL

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 Consultant Ops - 60933472

  • Tampa, FL (10 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL (10 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 22 hours ago

Must maintain a working knowledge of community mental health and substance use providers and best practices for engagement and treatment....

Behavioral Health Tech - Child CSU

  • Tampa, FL (10 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL (10 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 23 hours ago

EMPLOYMENT ENVIRONMENT AND TASKS: A secure facility that provides an inpatient treatment program for those experiencing a mental health emergency needing 24-hour care in a safe supportive environment...

Mental Health Technician Prime Pool

  • Tampa, FL (10 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (10 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Mental Health Technician Prime Pool Position Details: Facility: St....

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Behavioral Health

  • Tampa, FL (10 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (10 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 2 days ago

We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis-stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use treatment....

Recovery Care Coordinator III- (P) Warrior Care Global Support NEW

  • Tampa, FL (10 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (10 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Recovery Care Coordinator III- (P) Warrior Care Global Support People, Technology and Processes LLC View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Today Top Secret Unspecified Unspecified Tampa, FL...

Behavior Technician - Manatee County

  • Tampa, FL (10 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (10 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Amergis Behavior Technician - Manatee County in Tampa Bay , Florida The Behavior Technician works to facilitate educational andbehavioral services with children and adults with special needs...

Mental Health Technician I

  • Tampa, FL (10 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (10 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 6 days ago

BayCare Health Systems is currently seeking a Mental Health Technician I to join our outstanding and compassionate team!...

Recovery Care Coordinator III- (P) Warrior Care Global Support

  • Tampa, FL (10 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (10 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 8 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Tampa, FL Salary Range : Undisclosed Description Position : Recovery Care Coordinator III Location : MacDill AFB, FL Clearance Required : Top Secret Responsibilities...

Hospital Care Coordinator - RN Case Management

  • Wesley Chapel, FL (18 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Wesley Chapel, FL (18 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 8 days ago

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services,...

Behavioral Health Tech-Forensics North

  • Tampa, FL (10 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (10 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 8 days ago

Experience in the mental health field or health care setting preferred. BHT certification preferred....

Mental Health Technician PRN

  • Saint Petersburg, FL (24 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Saint Petersburg, FL (24 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 9 days ago

Do you want to work as a(an) Mental Health Technician PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued?...

Mental Health Technician PRN

  • Tampa, FL (10 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (10 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 9 days ago

Do you want to work as a(an) Mental Health Technician PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued?...

Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC) Training Coordinator

  • Macdill AFB, FL (15 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Macdill AFB, FL (15 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 10 days ago

Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC) Training Coordinator MacDill AFB, FL DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRING ORGANIZATION: The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Warrior Care Program (WCP) provides...

Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC) Task Manager

  • Macdill AFB, FL (15 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Macdill AFB, FL (15 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 10 days ago

Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC) Task Manager MacDill AFB, FL DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRING ORGANIZATION: The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Warrior Care Program (WCP) provides non-clinical...

Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC) Quality Control Specialist

  • Macdill AFB, FL (15 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Macdill AFB, FL (15 miles from Brandon, FL)
  • 10 days ago

Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC) Quality Control Specialist MacDill AFB, FL DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRING ORGANIZATION: The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Warrior Care Program (WCP) provides...

Demographic Data for Brandon, FL

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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...
Mental Health History and Treatment
This course will explore the history and treatment of individuals with mental health disorders in the United States. Learners will be introduced to diagnoses, current treatment, and social impacts...
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...

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Salary for Mental Health Technician Jobs in Brandon, FL

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Highest Education Level

Mental Health Technicians in Brandon, FL 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 Brandon, FL
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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