Mental Health Technician Jobs in Montana

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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Mental Health Worker-Group Home

  • Boulder, MT
  • 22 hours ago
  • Boulder, MT
  • 22 hours ago

Mental Health Worker-Group Home 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 105 Venture Way, Boulder, MT 59632 Mental Health Worker - Group Home Position Summary: Mental Health Workers work directly with youth in the program...

Psychiatric Technician - Night/Evening

  • Anaconda, MT
  • 1 day ago
  • Anaconda, MT
  • 1 day ago

methods for providing care Ability to make observations and report/record them accurately Meet minimum qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent At least 1 year of experience working in a mental...

Licensed Mental Health Professional

  • Missoula, MT
  • 3 days ago
  • Missoula, MT
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications & Requirements Education Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Other Related Mental Health discipline Experience One (1) or more years of experience in a Mental Health...

The Patient Care Tech (PCT) functions as a member of the team to support patient care which may include the Tele-Companion, and Tele-Tech programs. They are responsible for the more complex...

About Rula Rula is a comprehensive behavioral health solution that works with a network of licensed clinicians to deliver high-quality care to individuals, couples, and families....

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Mental Health Worker

  • Billings, MT
  • 6 days ago
  • Billings, MT
  • 6 days ago

A Mental Health Worker will possess a strong work ethic, reliability, and a desire to help youth with complex emotional and behavioral issues....

Psychiatric Technician I (.6)

  • Billings, MT
  • 7 days ago
  • Billings, MT
  • 7 days ago

You'll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in...

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) MT Autism

  • Kalispell, MT
  • 7 days ago
  • Kalispell, MT
  • 7 days ago

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Position Summary: The Patient Care Tech (PCT) functions as a member of the team to support patient care which may include the Tele-Companion, and Tele-Tech programs. They are responsible for the...

Behavior Technician

  • Helena, MT
  • 9 days ago
  • Helena, MT
  • 9 days ago

Behavior Technician Benchmark Human Services $21 to $23/hr life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), mileage reimbursement United States, Montana,...

Mental Health Technician Behavioral Health

  • Kalispell, MT
  • 13 days ago
  • Kalispell, MT
  • 13 days ago

Logan Health Behavioral Health is looking for a full-time Mental Health Technician to help support our team on night shift!...

Mental Health Worker-Group Home - Billings Heights

  • Billings, MT
  • 13 days ago
  • Billings, MT
  • 13 days ago

diploma or GED First Aid Certification Discharge planning Documentation review Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description Mental Health Worker - Group Home Position Summary: Mental Health...

Crisis Assessment Counselor II (per diem)

  • Billings, MT
  • 18 days ago
  • Billings, MT
  • 18 days ago

Coordinates referrals to community and mental health services as needed. May need to transfer clients to a higher level of care for mental health emergencies or for medical needs....

Clinical Psychologist (Behavioral Health Consultant)

  • Great Falls, MT
  • 23 days ago
  • Great Falls, MT
  • 23 days ago

For more information, please visit the following link: Responsibilities Duties Apply biopsychosocial evaluations to propose behavioral health interventions....

Rehabilitation Technician

  • Bozeman, MT
  • 23 days ago
  • Bozeman, MT
  • 23 days ago

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.statecareers.mt.gov. The Montana...

Demographic Data for Montana

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Mental Health Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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....
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Salary for Mental Health Technician Jobs in Montana

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


Highest Education Level

Mental Health Technicians in Montana 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 Montana
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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