Mental Health Technician Jobs in Orlando, FL

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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Admissions Mental Health Technician (Nights)

  • Orlando, FL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 14 hours ago

Website : www.centralfloridabehavioral.com Click here for a Virtual Facility Tour Position Summary The Admissions Mental Health Technician is responsible for ensuring the safety of patients in the Intake...

Mental Health Tech-Psych

  • Orlando, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 4 days ago

Overview of Position - Psych (Mental Health) Technician We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Technician to join our healthcare team at University Behavioral Center, located in Orlando...

Registered Behavior Technician II

  • Orlando, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 6 days ago

The individual within this position will need to be available full-time Monday - Friday. Responsibilities Collect data for each child’s performance daily, both acceleration and deceleration...

RBT Registered Behavior Technician

  • Winter Garden, FL (12 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Winter Garden, FL (12 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 10 days ago

Experience: Special education: 1 year (Preferred) Applied behavior analysis: 1 year (Preferred) RBT: (Required)...

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

  • Oviedo, FL (13 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Oviedo, FL (13 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 10 days ago

$500 Sign-On Bonus for currently certified RBT's!! Full-Time: Monday-Friday: 8am-6:30pm. Occasional Saturdays. Part-Time: Monday-Friday: 2:30pm-6:30pm. Occasional Saturdays. What we are looking...

Mental Health Technician - Full Time (Nights)

  • Orlando, FL
  • 11 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 11 days ago

Website : www.centralfloridabehavioral.com Click here for a Virtual Facility Tour Position Summary The Mental Health Tech provides direct care to children, adolescents and adult patients with psychiatric...

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - ABA

  • Winter Park, FL (3 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Winter Park, FL (3 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 11 days ago

Full-time Registered Behavior Technician I (RBT) opportunities available at Quest Kids Winter Park Center. * *About Quest* Quest, Inc. empowers Central Floridians with developmental disabilities...

Care Coordinator

  • Sanford, FL (20 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Sanford, FL (20 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 14 days ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for the coordination of care of individuals in the Community Behavioral Health Clinic [CCBHC]....

Behavior Technician - Level II Aide/ BT- Schools - 2025-26 School Year

  • Kissimmee, FL (16 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Kissimmee, FL (16 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 15 days ago

Salary: $825 / Week The Behavior Technician works to facilitate educational andbehavioral services with children and adults with special needs andcollaborates with school professionals and other...

Registered Behavior Technician III

  • Winter Park, FL (3 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Winter Park, FL (3 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 18 days ago

F ull-time Registered Behavior Technician III (RBT) opportunities available at Quest Kids Winter Park Center. Candidates applying must be available to work Monday - Friday between the hours of...

Registered Behavior Technician

  • Winter Garden, FL (12 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Winter Garden, FL (12 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 25 days ago

Company At RISE, we use our compassion, knowledge, and expertise in the evidenced-based science of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to make lasting, positive impacts in the lives of the children and...

Registered Behavior Technician

  • Oakland, FL (15 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Oakland, FL (15 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 26 days ago

Company At ABA Every Day, we use our compassion, knowledge, and expertise in the evidenced-based science of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to make lasting, positive impacts in the lives of the children...

Connected Care Coordinator Registered Nurse Home Health

  • Altamonte Springs, FL (8 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Altamonte Springs, FL (8 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Health Resources and Support Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger....

Recovery Specialist - SL RTH Residential - 114

  • Clermont, FL (22 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Clermont, FL (22 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Will consider applicants currently enrolled in a baccalaureate program who also have at least one year of experience in the mental health field....

Counselor - School Based - Debary

  • Debary, FL (23 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Debary, FL (23 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Certification as an Addictions Professional or Licensed to practice as a Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, or Marriage and Family Therapist preferred....

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Mental Health Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Mental Health Technician Jobs in Orlando, FL

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Highest Education Level

Mental Health Technicians in Orlando, FL 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 Orlando, FL
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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