Mental Health Technician Jobs in Louisville, KY

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 CAC

  • New Albany, IN (4 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 4 hours ago
  • New Albany, IN (4 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 4 hours ago

Preferred: RBT Certification, Experience, Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech and Hearing Services, or related field....

Psychiatric Technician Forensic Unit

  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago

ID 2025-20614 Job Locations US-KY-Louisville Category Behavioral/Mental Health Position Type Regular Full-time Shift / Schedule Weekday Day Location ID 90065...

MHT, Mental Health Tech, Behavioral Health

  • La Grange, KY (23 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 2 days ago
  • La Grange, KY (23 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 2 days ago

Team is made up of registered nurses, mental health technicians, social workers, recreational therapist, and psychiatrist....

Mental Health Tech PRN Nights

  • Lagrange, KY (23 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lagrange, KY (23 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 2 days ago

Team is made up of registered nurses, mental health technicians, social workers, recreational therapist, and psychiatrist....

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MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN II, Resource, 7a-7p

  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago

Overview Job Posting Title: Mental Health Technician We are Hiring at UofL Peace Hospital Location: 2020 Newburg Road Louisville, KY 40205 About Us Peace Hospital, part of UofL Health, is a private,...

Behavioral Health Associate, Pediatric Psychiatry, Evenings

  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities This Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) provides basic patient care in a psychiatric care environment under the direction of licensed nursing staff as assigned. Performs direct and...

Mental Health Professional (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)

  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 days ago

About This Opportunity: CareATC is currently looking for a licensed Mental Health Professional that will work collaboratively with the primary care/interdisciplinary treatment team as a patient advocate...

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Cooperative Care Coordinator Full Time Days

  • Lagrange, KY (23 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lagrange, KY (23 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 6 days ago

Job Description: Full Time 32 weekly hours, day shift Job Summary This Registered Nurse position is responsible for coordinating the patient needs with the Cooperative Care Team throughout the...

Peace-Monitor Tech-Mental Health, 7a-7p

  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 days ago

Overview We are Hiring Mental Health Monitoring Technicians at UofL Peace Hospital!...

Mental Health Tech II, 3L Adolescent, PRN

  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 days ago

Overview Provides delegated components of nursing care to patients including monitoring, specimen collection, psycho-education, assistance with activities of daily living and behavior management...

Cooperative Care Coordinator Full Time Days

  • Lagrange, KY (23 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lagrange, KY (23 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 8 days ago

Job Description: Full Time 32 weekly hours, day shift Job Summary This Registered Nurse position is responsible for coordinating the patient needs with the Cooperative Care Team throughout the...

Peer Support Specialist, Inpatient Detox, Weekends, PRN

  • Louisville, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 8 days ago

A Peer Specialist must have a current or past diagnosis of the mental health concern related to the client served and have or had treatment for that diagnosis....

Peer Support Specialist, Inpatient Detox Unit, 3rd shift, PRN

  • Louisville, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 8 days ago

A Peer Specialist must have a current or past diagnosis of the mental health concern related to the client served and have or had treatment for that diagnosis....

Psychiatric Technician

  • Louisville, KY
  • 9 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 9 days ago

Provision of special interest groups as assigned to stimulate patient interaction and involvement. Groups to be offered may include sports, current events, music, travel....

Behavioral Health Associate (Night Shift) - Recovery

  • Henryville, IN (20 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Henryville, IN (20 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 12 days ago

Behavioral Health Associate (Night Shift) - Recovery 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 2602 Hebron Church Road, Henryville, IN 47126 Behavioral Health Associate (Night Shift) - Recovery | Wooded Glen...

Demographic Data for Louisville, KY

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Salary for Mental Health Technician Jobs in Louisville, KY

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


Highest Education Level

Mental Health Technicians in Louisville, KY 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 Louisville, KY
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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