Mental Health Technician Jobs in Brockton, MA

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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FamilyAid

Direct Care staff

  • FamilyAid
  • Newton, MA (21 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • FamilyAid
  • Newton, MA (21 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 11 hours ago

FamilyAid is one of America's leading providers of solutions to family homelessness. Our mission is to empower parents and caregivers facing homelessness to secure and sustain housing and build...

Residential Counselor - Relief

  • Norwood, MA (10 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Norwood, MA (10 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 7 hours ago

This is a great environment to gain hands-on skills in a fast growing and specialized sector of the mental health and human service field....

Per Diem Congregate Residential Counselor

  • Walpole, MA (12 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Walpole, MA (12 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 10 hours ago

The Home in Walpole is a residential treatment placement for adolescent youth who need specialized treatment as they heal from the traumatic events that have shaped their young lives. Our...

Congregate Residential Counselor - Per Diem

  • Waltham, MA (24 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Waltham, MA (24 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 10 hours ago

When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids. For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped...

Intensive Care Coordinator

  • Revere, MA (23 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Revere, MA (23 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 1 day ago

This position is a unique opportunity to network, develop community connections, and get exposure to diverse mental health, medical, and educational systems....

Mental Health Professional

  • Bridgewater, MA (8 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgewater, MA (8 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 1 day ago

The Mental Health Professional provides the necessary preparation of documentation, necessary records and reports....

Mental Health Tech/CNA 24 D/E Older Adult

  • Belmont, MA (23 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Belmont, MA (23 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary McLean Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed to providing easy access to superior quality, cost-effective mental health services in the Boston area, Massachusetts and...

Mental Health Tech - Per Diem Oak Adult Inpatient

  • Middleborough, MA (14 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Middleborough, MA (14 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our missionfrom doctors, nurses, business people and tech...

Mental Health Tech Per Diem NIGHTS Adult Inpatient

  • Belmont, MA (23 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Belmont, MA (23 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our missionfrom doctors, nurses, business people and tech...

Mental Health Worker I

  • Boston, MA (19 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (19 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking a compassionate, talented Mental Health Worker to become a part of a dynamic team....

Behavior Technician

  • Boston, MA (19 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (19 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Mental Health Support: Free access to a mental health counselor with no limits or co-pays. 401K Plan: Company match after six months of employment....

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

  • Plymouth, MA (24 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Plymouth, MA (24 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Pilgrim Area Collaborative is a public educational collaborative that serves students with a wide range of disabilities from primary through post-secondary levels from all over the South Shore. We...

25-26 Newcomer School Adjustment Counselor - Bilingual

  • Somerville, MA (21 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Somerville, MA (21 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Goal: To provide mental health services, adjustment support, and coordination of services for Newcomers in the Multilingual Learner Education program at Somerville High School....

Registered Behavior Technician

  • Walpole, MA (12 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Walpole, MA (12 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Bi-County Collaborative seeks a Registered Behavior Technician who will provide behavior support services to students and will work collaboratively with teachers and other staff to support...

Residential Counselor

  • Middleborough, MA (14 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Middleborough, MA (14 miles from Brockton, MA)
  • 3 days ago

About This Position CRJ wants you to join our growing team of compassionate and dependable Residential Counselor to support the wonderful individuals we serve! This is a full-time, 40-hour/week,...

Demographic Data for Brockton, MA

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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...
Young People and Mental Health
Mental health problems often develop during the teenage years, with as many as one in five adolescents dealing with these challenges. Therefore, its important that you know how to recognise mental...
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....

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Salary for Mental Health Technician Jobs in Brockton, MA

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Highest Education Level

Mental Health Technicians in Brockton, MA 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 Brockton, MA
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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