Mental Health Technician Jobs in Delaware

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 - Schools

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 3 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 3 days ago

Salary: $975 / Week The Registered/Certified Behavior Technician works tofacilitate educational and behavioral services with children and adults withspecial needs and collaborates with school...

Behavioral Health Consultant, Primary Care - Linden Hill

  • Newark, DE
  • 6 days ago
  • Newark, DE
  • 6 days ago

Minimum 2-3 years of experience in mental health setting preferred....

Registered Behavior Technician

  • Dover, DE
  • 9 days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 9 days ago

Behavior Interventions was founded in 2006 by two Board Certified Behavior Analysts with a mission to provide quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to our families in New Jersey, Pennsylvania...

Milieu Specialist

  • Newark, DE
  • 11 days ago
  • Newark, DE
  • 11 days ago

Join a groundbreaking team at the forefront of Peer-Powered Support, empowering individuals on their journey through mental health and substance use challenges!...

Mental Health Technician

  • Dover, DE
  • 12 days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 12 days ago

Mental Health Technician at Dover Behavioral Health System in Dover, Delaware, United States Job Description What does a Mental Health Technician do?...

Behavioral Counselor

  • Delmar, DE
  • 16 days ago
  • Delmar, DE
  • 16 days ago

Behavioral Counselor Position Requirements Licensed or eligible for Delaware licensure as clinical social worker (LCSW) or professional counselor of mental health (LPCMH) required....

Mental Health Professional (MHP)

  • Claymont, DE
  • 23 days ago
  • Claymont, DE
  • 23 days ago

Qualifications: A graduate degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Psychology A current license as a Mental Health Professional in DE (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LBSW, or LPCMH) Bonus points if you've...

Care Coordinator - RN

  • Talleyville, DE
  • 25 days ago
  • Talleyville, DE
  • 25 days ago

Assess biopsychosocial needs of at-risk patients, i.e., single parents, substance abuse, complex medical patients, behavioral health issues, etc. facilitating appropriate connection to resources available...

Registered Behavior Technician 2025 - 2026

  • Claymont, DE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Claymont, DE
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications: Valid RBT certification Solid understanding and practical application of applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles....

Mental Health Tech

  • Dover, DE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 30+ days ago

What does a Mental Health Technician value at Dover Behavioral Health System? An environment that puts patient care first....

Registered Behavior Technician, RBT

  • Dover, DE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 30+ days ago

Benchmark has grown to become one of the most respected organizations in the country in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health....

PHP Outpatient Counselor

  • Dover, DE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities Dover Behavioral Health System is a mental health facility located in Dover, DE....

Behavior Technician

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 45+ days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 45+ days ago

Pediatric Therapeutic Services (PTS) is seeking a Behavior Technician (BT) to provide school-based services for a local school district in Wilmington, DE. Perks: We offer competitive rates with...

IOP Counselor

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 90+ days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 90+ days ago

Job Details Job Location : KIRKWOOD - Wilmington, DE Salary Range : $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 Salary Description The ideal candidate will have experience in Mental health/Substance abuse counseling, and...

Mental Health Technician (MHT) 11p - 7a

  • Georgetown, DE
  • 90+ days ago
  • Georgetown, DE
  • 90+ days ago

Applies the Mission and Values of SUN Behavioral Health to personal practice and commits to service excellence....

Demographic Data for Delaware

Moving to Delaware? Find some basic demographic data about Delaware below.


Local
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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
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Salary for Mental Health Technician Jobs in Delaware

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


Highest Education Level

Mental Health Technicians in Delaware 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 Delaware
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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