Mental Health Technician Jobs in Greenwood, IN

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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Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Care Coordinator (PrEP)

  • Indianapolis, IN (12 miles from Greenwood, IN)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (12 miles from Greenwood, IN)
  • 23 hours ago

Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few....

RN Training & Development Facilitator - Behavioral Health Inpatient

  • Indianapolis, IN (12 miles from Greenwood, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (12 miles from Greenwood, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Eskenazi Mental Health Center ("SEMHC") inpatient team member education....

Care Coordinator - STARS Program

  • Indianapolis, IN (12 miles from Greenwood, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (12 miles from Greenwood, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, Indiana's first community mental health center, provides comprehensive care for emotional and behavioral problems, including severe mental illness and substance...

Behavior Technician - ST

  • Martinsville, IN (18 miles from Greenwood, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Martinsville, IN (18 miles from Greenwood, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Behavior Technician - ST Employer Amergis Educational Staffing Location Martinsville, IN, US Salary $25 / Hour categories Employer Amergis Educational Staffing Location Martinsville, IN, US Salary...

Mental Health Technician FT Evening Shift (Adult Psych 2 Detox Unit)

  • Greenwood, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Greenwood, IN
  • 2 days ago

Mental Health Technicians report to the Unit Coordinator under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer....

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Psych

  • Indianapolis, IN (12 miles from Greenwood, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (12 miles from Greenwood, IN)
  • 2 days ago

Vincent Stress Center, we deliver a wide range of mental health services with compassionate care. Our team approach focuses on healing mind, body and spirit....

Certified Peer Support Specialist

  • Indianapolis, IN (12 miles from Greenwood, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (12 miles from Greenwood, IN)
  • 3 days ago

Be Part of an Extraordinary Team Title: Wellness & Recovery Specialist Location: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training...

Care Coordinator- Adult Outpatient

  • Indianapolis, IN (12 miles from Greenwood, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (12 miles from Greenwood, IN)
  • 5 days ago

Division:Eskenazi Health Sub-Division: SEMHC Req ID: 22264 Schedule: Full Time Shift: Varied Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, Indiana's first community mental health center, provides comprehensive...

Center-Based Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

  • Lawrence, IN (17 miles from Greenwood, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lawrence, IN (17 miles from Greenwood, IN)
  • 5 days ago

benefits around mental health and counseling Early wage access to employees through Rain - Work today, get paid tomorrow!...

Counselor - Behavioral Health MS (FT - Days - IUHP-Riley Pediatric Care Center)

  • Indianapolis, IN (12 miles from Greenwood, IN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (12 miles from Greenwood, IN)
  • 6 days ago

Requires relevant health care, mental health or community-based experience....

Behavioral Health Associate Nights

  • Indianapolis, IN (12 miles from Greenwood, IN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (12 miles from Greenwood, IN)
  • 6 days ago

Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of the Director of Nursing. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a...

Behavioral Health Consultant- LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT- Westfield

  • Indianapolis, IN (12 miles from Greenwood, IN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (12 miles from Greenwood, IN)
  • 6 days ago

. - Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health related field required. - 2 + years of experience providing mental health treatment required. - Utilization of conventional...

Behavioral Health Associate Evenings Part Time ( 24 hours weekly)

  • Indianapolis, IN (12 miles from Greenwood, IN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (12 miles from Greenwood, IN)
  • 7 days ago

Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of the Director of Nursing. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a...

Behavior Technician - 25/26 School Year!

  • Indianapolis, IN (12 miles from Greenwood, IN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (12 miles from Greenwood, IN)
  • 8 days ago

The Behavior Technician works to facilitate educational andbehavioral services with children and adults with special needs andcollaborates with school professionals and other behavioral...

Behavioral Health Consultant- LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT- Pendleton

  • Indianapolis, IN (12 miles from Greenwood, IN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (12 miles from Greenwood, IN)
  • 8 days ago

. - Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health related field required. - 2 + years of experience providing mental health treatment required. - Utilization of conventional...

Demographic Data for Greenwood, IN

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Mental Health Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Mental Health in Social Work
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Salary for Mental Health Technician Jobs in Greenwood, IN

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Highest Education Level

Mental Health Technicians in Greenwood, IN 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 Greenwood, IN
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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