Mental Health Technician Jobs in Appleton, WI

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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LTE Psychiatric Care Technician Advanced (CNA)

  • Oshkosh, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Oshkosh, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 5 days ago

Well-qualified applicants will also have the following: Experience working with mental health patients. How To Apply Applying is easy! Click "Apply for Job" to start your application process....

Mental Health Technicians

  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 15 days ago

We are seeking a Mental Health Technician to join our team at Our Place, an 18-bed Community-Based Residential Facility serving adults with mental health and/or emotional issues who are experiencing...

CCS Service Facilitator Social Worker

  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 21 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 21 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Provides appropriate mental health services, including intake, assessment, case management, and direct services to consumers who have mental health and substance use issues (when co-occurring...

Behavior Technician

  • Appleton, WI
  • 28 days ago
  • Appleton, WI
  • 28 days ago

Behavior Technician 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars Appleton, WI 54911 Amergis Educational Staffing is seeking a Behavior Technician. The Behavior Technician works to facilitate educational and behavioral...

Night Shift Behavioral Health Associate

  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 30+ days ago

Night Shift Behavioral Health Associate | Willow Creek Behavioral Health | Green Bay, Wisconsin About the Job: The Behavioral Health Associate I works under the direct supervision of a licensed...

Behavior Technician BT Work With Kids

  • Oshkosh, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oshkosh, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 30+ days ago

We utilize a results-oriented approach called applied behavior analysis, which involves observing how our clients react to their environment and how they respond to people around them....

Counselor

  • Oshkosh, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Oshkosh, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 45+ days ago

At least four (4) years post graduate work in a mental health setting....

Counselor (75%)

  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 45+ days ago

to increase healthy lifestyle and coping behaviors across campus, and provides strategic direction and advocacy for university mental health policy and initiatives....

PSCS Mental Health Professional Counselor I

  • Howard, WI (24 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Howard, WI (24 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 90+ days ago

The Mental Health Professional Counselor is the full performance level of professional counseling work at the Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) level....

Triage Counselor (Behavioral Health Services)

  • Oneida, WI (18 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Oneida, WI (18 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 90+ days ago

health commitment (EM-1) to include processes for emergency or precautionary admission for drug and/or alcohol detoxification. 6....

Demographic Data for Appleton, WI

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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 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
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...

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Salary for Mental Health Technician Jobs in Appleton, WI

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Highest Education Level

Mental Health Technicians in Appleton, WI 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 Appleton, WI
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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