Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications.
Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications.
Behavioral Health Technician, Health Care Technician, Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT), Mental Health Assistant (MHA), Mental Health Associate, Mental Health Specialist, Mental Health Technician (MHT), Mental Health Worker, Psychiatric Technician (PT), Residential Aide (RA)
Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) | 75% | 90% |
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Annual Wage | $23,440 | $27,440 | $33,780 | $43,200 | $62,120 |
Hourly Wage | $11.27 | $13.19 | $16.24 | $20.77 | $29.86 |
Location | 2019 Employment | 2029 Employment | Percent change | Annual projected job openings |
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United States | 82,800 | 93,800 | 13% | 7,600 |
School | Program Name | Location | Length / Graduates |
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Allegany College of Maryland | Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | Cumberland, MD | 2 years: 11 |
Alvin Community College | Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | Alvin, TX | 2 years: 12 |
Anne Arundel Community College | Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | Arnold, MD | 2 years: 14 At least one but less than two years: 7 Less than one year: 3 |
Arkansas State University-Newport | Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | Newport, AR | Less than one year: 0 |
Asnuntuck Community College | Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | Enfield, CT | 2 years: 10 Less than one year: 13 |
Atlantic Technical College | Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | Coconut Creek, FL | Less than one year: 11 |
Baltimore City Community College | Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | Baltimore, MD | 2 years: 0 Less than one year: 0 |
Barton County Community College | Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | Great Bend, KS | At least one but less than two years: 0 |
Belmont College | Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | St Clairsville, OH | 2 years: 17 |
BridgeValley Community & Technical College | Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | South Charleston, WV | 2 years: 0 At least one but less than two years: 0 |
Job Title | Company | Location | Date Posted | Federal Contractor |
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Behavioral Health Tech - Psych | Phoenix Children's Hospital | Phoenix, Arizona | 04/20/2021 | Yes |
Behavioral Health Technician - Part Time - Fort Worth, TX 76110 | CENIKOR FOUNDATION INC | FORT WORTH, Texas | 04/19/2021 | No |
Behavioral Health Technician - Psychiatric Nursing Unit / Macomb Hospital / Full-time / Days / 36 hrs | Ascension Health | Warren, Michigan | 04/20/2021 | Yes |
Behavioral Health Technician - Psychiatric Nursing Unit / Macomb Hospital / Full-time / Nights / 36 hrs | Ascension Health | Warren, Michigan | 04/20/2021 | Yes |
Cook - Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Tennessee | 04/20/2021 | Yes |
Direct Care Behavioral Specialist - Behavior Modification Assistant | State of Minnesota | Hastings, Minnesota | 04/19/2021 | No |
Direct Care Behavioral Specialist - Behavior Modification Assistant | State of Minnesota | Brainerd, Minnesota | 04/19/2021 | No |
Floor Care Technician - Juneau SEARHC | NANA | Juneau, Alaska | 04/20/2021 | Yes |
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE/LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN/LICENSED VOCATIONAL NUR | RES-CARE, INC. | Massillon, Ohio | 04/19/2021 | No |
Medical Technician 1762 | Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center | Waco, Texas | 04/19/2021 | No |