Mental Health Technician Jobs in Stockton, CA

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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Licensed Masters Mental Health Professional - Adult Outpatient

  • Acampo, CA (17 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Acampo, CA (17 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Licensed Masters Mental Health Professional - Adult Outpatient Kaiser 4 days ago Job Summary: Provides mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment and crisis intervention services for adult and/or...

Registered Behavior Technician - IDD - California

  • Stockton, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Stockton, CA
  • 7 days ago

Health Advocates Network is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician to work at a Facility in Stockton, CA. This is a registry position with our company. Pay Rate: $36 / hour *W2 Shift Details:...

Behavior Technician

  • Stockton, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Stockton, CA
  • 10 days ago

Job Type Part-time Description Behavior Technician Join OPYA and make a big impact! JOB HIGHLIGHTS: Career growth: Promotions and pay increases every year! Work with children aged 18 months to 6...

Counselor Masters or above

  • Stockton, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Stockton, CA
  • 10 days ago

CAP or MCAP preferred Experience with mental health and substance use disorders preferred SKILLS Ability to formulate professional clinical reports....

Behavioral Health Techs (BHT) Adolescent FT and PRN

  • Stockton, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Stockton, CA
  • 10 days ago

Understand the concepts of recovery and wellness as outlined in SAMHSA's 8 dimensions of wellness for patients experiencing substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders....

Behavioral Health Techs Residential

  • Stockton, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Stockton, CA
  • 10 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Bachelors Degree preferred Experience in substance use and/or mental health disorder programs is preferred....

Mental Health Worker

  • Oakley, CA (21 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Oakley, CA (21 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 12 days ago

The Mental / Psychiatric Health Technician cares for individuals withpsychiatric conditions as well as a variety of substance use disorders,following the instructions of physicians, nurses or...

Registered Behavior Technician - Stockton, CA

  • Stockton, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Stockton, CA
  • 15 days ago

Soliant Education is searching for a Registered Behavior Technician for a school in the Stockton, California area! This is a full-time, onsite position for the 2024-2025 school year. About the...

Registered Behavior Technician School RBT

  • Byron, CA (21 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Byron, CA (21 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Overview CoveloGroup seeks a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to join our Educational Services team. If youre looking for a rewarding career meeting theunique needs of students in a school...

Licensed Psychiatric Technician

  • Oakley, CA (21 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Oakley, CA (21 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 29 days ago

Friday-Monday 2:30pm-10:30pm $38/hour Join Elwyn California! Elwyn California is currently seeking a Licensed Staff (LPT) to work with our team in a residential group homes. This is a non-exempt...

NEW: Registered Behavior Technician Byron, CA area

  • Byron, CA (21 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Byron, CA (21 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

NEW: Registered Behavior Technician | Byron, CA area Byron, CA 1 day ago CATEGORY Schools - Paraprofessional JOB TYPE Contract Position: Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Location: Near Byron,...

Direct Care Staff / Behavior Tech - Cypress House CCH 348

  • Oakley, CA (21 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oakley, CA (21 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing applied behavioral analysis (ABA) principles and natural environment training arrangements....

Direct Care Staff / Behavior Tech (On Call) - Cypress House CCH 348

  • Oakley, CA (21 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oakley, CA (21 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing applied behavioral analysis (ABA) principles and natural environment training arrangements....

Direct Care Staff / Behavior Tech - White Lane EBSH 607

  • Stockton, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stockton, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems....

Mental Health Associate Therapist- Residential

  • Brentwood, CA (24 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Brentwood, CA (24 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with eating disorders, mental health, and substance use and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the...

Demographic Data for Stockton, CA

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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 in Social Work
Deepen your understanding of mental health in social work through a focus on history and treatment, within a culturally-grounded and trauma-informed approach to mental health and client recovery....
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...

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Salary for Mental Health Technician Jobs in Stockton, CA

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Highest Education Level

Mental Health Technicians in Stockton, CA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
38.9%
Bachelor's Degree
33.1%
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 Stockton, CA
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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