Mental Health Technician Jobs in Coatesville, PA

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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2486-Behavior Technician

  • First Children Services
  • Pottstown, PA (22 miles from Coatesville, PA)
  • moments ago
  • Pottstown, PA (22 miles from Coatesville, PA)
  • moments ago

Behavior Technician / Registered Behavior Technician (BT/RBT) Part-Time | NonExempt Location: Pottstown (and surrounding areas) Compensation: $21.00–$26.00 per hour ( Bonus Eligible ) About the...

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Behavior Technician (BT)

  • Royersford, PA (22 miles from Coatesville, PA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Royersford, PA (22 miles from Coatesville, PA)
  • 16 hours ago

Kelly Pediatric Therapy is seeking a Behavior Technician (BT) to provide school-based services for a local school district in Royersford, PA. Perks: We offer competitive rates with...

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School-Based Behavior Technician

  • Universal Health Services
  • Media, PA (21 miles from Coatesville, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Media, PA (21 miles from Coatesville, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities The LifeWorks School is seeking an energetic, collaborative, and experienced Behavior Tech for our LifeWorks School in Media, PA (317 Gayley Street Media, PA 19063) for the...

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Driver/Mental Health Technician (Chester County)

  • Universal Health Services
  • Coatesville, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Coatesville, PA
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities We are looking for a Van Driver/Mental Health Technician to join our Horsham Clinic Team in our Chester County location!...

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Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

  • Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
  • Elkton, MD (24 miles from Coatesville, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Elkton, MD (24 miles from Coatesville, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Seeking RBT's to work in schools within in Elkton, MD for '26-'27 School Year. Summer '26 hours may be available in Delaware if you wish to start sooner! Being an RBT at Devereux has its...

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Registered Behavior Technician - RBT/BT - Part-Time

  • ICBD
  • Downingtown, PA (6 miles from Coatesville, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Downingtown, PA (6 miles from Coatesville, PA)
  • 5 days ago

At ABA Centers, were committed to delivering high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy while investing in our teams growth and success....

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Mental Health Professional

  • UnitedHealth Group
  • Thornton, PA (16 miles from Coatesville, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Thornton, PA (16 miles from Coatesville, PA)
  • 6 days ago

Wellpath Keyword Location Search view all jobs Mental Health Professional Thornton, PA Posted yesterday Apply Now You Matter Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved Join a...

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Critical Incident Responder, Licensed Mental Health Professional - DE - 100

  • R3 Continuum
  • Wilmington, DE (23 miles from Coatesville, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (23 miles from Coatesville, PA)
  • 6 days ago

Job Type Contract Description Are you looking for a unique way to support your community and local businesses? R3 Continuum is searching for diverse and compassionate behavioral health...

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Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

  • Action Behavior Centers
  • King of Prussia, PA (24 miles from Coatesville, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (24 miles from Coatesville, PA)
  • 6 days ago

CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (predictable daytime hours - no nights). Optional Saturdays available based on...

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Psychiatric Technician

  • VitalCore Health Strategies
  • Wilmington, DE (23 miles from Coatesville, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (23 miles from Coatesville, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Join the VitalCore Team in Delaware! We re people fueled by passion, not by profit! VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a...

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Peer Support Specialist I

  • RI International
  • Wilmington, DE (23 miles from Coatesville, PA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (23 miles from Coatesville, PA)
  • 10 days ago

Home Position: Peer Support Specialist I Location: DE - Holly Oak Manor 36 Jill Court Wilmington, DE Remote Status: On-Site Job Id: 2870 # of Openings: 1 Change Lives With Recovery Innovations!...

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Mental Health Technician

  • Devereux
  • Malvern, PA (16 miles from Coatesville, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Malvern, PA (16 miles from Coatesville, PA)
  • 12 days ago

Being Mental Health Technician (MHT) has its Advantages!...

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Registered Behavior Technician

  • Surveying And Mapping, LLC
  • Downingtown, PA (6 miles from Coatesville, PA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Downingtown, PA (6 miles from Coatesville, PA)
  • 17 days ago

Registered Behavior Technician Downingtown, PA 1 DAYS AGO 22566818 Summary Downingtown, PA In-Person $30.00 - $30.00 per Hour 1 Years Experience High school graduate or equivalency certificate...

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Behavior Health Technician

  • Surveying And Mapping, LLC
  • Downingtown, PA (6 miles from Coatesville, PA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Downingtown, PA (6 miles from Coatesville, PA)
  • 17 days ago

Behavior Health Technician Downingtown, PA 1 DAYS AGO 22566809 Summary Downingtown, PA In-Person $23.50 - $25.50 per Hour 0 Years Experience High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED)...

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Registered Behavior Technician

  • Ivy Rehab
  • West Chester, PA (11 miles from Coatesville, PA)
  • 21 days ago
  • West Chester, PA (11 miles from Coatesville, PA)
  • 21 days ago

Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services....

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Salary for Mental Health Technician Jobs in Coatesville, PA

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Highest Education Level

Mental Health Technicians in Coatesville, PA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
38.8%
Bachelor's Degree
33.6%
Associate's Degree
7.3%
Doctorate Degree
7.0%
High School or GED
6.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.3%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Mental Health Technicians in Coatesville, PA
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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