Mental Health Technician Jobs in Lebanon, 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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Mental Health Tech: Day Shift- $3,500 Sign on Bonus!

  • Universal Health Services
  • Lancaster, PA (16 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Lancaster, PA (16 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 9 hours ago

Responsibilities Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital (LBHH) is a 126-bed, inpatient psychiatric hospital and joint venture between Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine and Universal Health...

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Mental Health Professional- School Based PHP

  • Community Services Group
  • Manheim, PA (9 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Manheim, PA (9 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 17 hours ago

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Summary: The Mental Health Professional...

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Behavioral Health Technician Overnight 6:00pm-6:30am

  • Promises Addiction Treatment Center
  • Wrightsville, PA (22 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wrightsville, PA (22 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides oversight and support services to clients and staff in a residential treatment facility for adults with co-occurring diagnoses. BHT...

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Mental Health Tech: Night Shift- $5,000 Sign on Bonus!

  • Universal Health Services
  • Lancaster, PA (16 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lancaster, PA (16 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital (LBHH) is a 126-bed, inpatient psychiatric hospital and joint venture between Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine and Universal Health...

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Peer Support Specialist

  • Universal Health Services
  • Lancaster, PA (16 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lancaster, PA (16 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital (LBHH) is a newly opened (July, 2018) 126-bed, inpatient psychiatric hospital and start-up joint venture between Lancaster General Health/Penn...

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Mental Health - Peer Support Specialist

  • Keystone Human Services
  • Harrisburg, PA (24 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA (24 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 6 days ago

Keystone Mental Health Services is currently seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join our team in providing individualized, person-directed support in the area of mental health. Our work focuses...

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Behavior Technician - ST

  • Amergis Healthcare Staffing
  • Harrisburg, PA (24 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA (24 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 19 days ago

The Behavior Technician (BT) works to facilitate behavioral services with children and adults with special needs and collaborates with behavioral specialists to achieve learning and behavioral...

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Behavioral Health Technician Daytime 6:00am-6:30pm

  • Promises Behavioral Health
  • Wrightsville, PA (22 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Wrightsville, PA (22 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 20 days ago

Position Summary The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides oversight and support services to clients and staff in a residential treatment facility for adults with co-occurring diagnoses. BHT...

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Residential Counselor - Lancaster Diversion - PRN

  • WellSpan Health
  • Lancaster, PA (16 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Lancaster, PA (16 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 21 days ago

PRN - As needed General Summary Provides structure and support for LADV residents within program guidelines. Exercises leadership during shifts for specific LADV programs. RESPONSIBILITIES Duties...

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Milieu Specialist

  • WellSpan Health
  • Lancaster, PA (16 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Lancaster, PA (16 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 22 days ago

WellSpan Health Keyword Location Search view all jobs Milieu Specialist - Lancaster Child/Adolescent Day Hospital Lancaster, PA Posted yesterday Apply Now Part-time, Days 8am-4pm Monday-Friday 20...

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Direct Support Professional - Registered Behavior Technician (DSP-RBT)

  • YAI/NIPD Network
  • Harrisburg, PA (24 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA (24 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 24 days ago

If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities Responsible for the overall supervision, protection, and...

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Milieu Specialist - Lancaster Child/Adolescent Day Hospital

  • WellSpan Health
  • Lancaster, PA (16 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Lancaster, PA (16 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 26 days ago

Full-time, Days Monday - Friday 80 hrs/2 weeks General Summary Works collaboratively with case counselors, therapists, nurses and psychiatrists to facilitate, organize, and implement a stable...

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Behavioral Health Technician - ABA

  • Vista Autism Services
  • Hershey, PA (11 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Hershey, PA (11 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 29 days ago

Under the direction of the Behavior Consultant, the BHT-ABA helps implement treatment plans and IEPs using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies across school and community settings....

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Registered Behavior Technician

  • Vista Autism Services
  • Middletown, PA (18 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Middletown, PA (18 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 29 days ago

As a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), you’ll provide one-on-one, play-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism, helping them build essential communication, social,...

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Part Time Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)/RBT

  • ABA Support Services LLC
  • Harrisburg, PA (24 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA (24 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Apply Job Type Part-time Description Full Time and Part Time Positions Available! Are you looking for a great opportunity to expand your career working with children? Would you be interested in...

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Demographic Data for Lebanon, PA

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Salary for Mental Health Technician Jobs in Lebanon, PA

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Highest Education Level

Mental Health Technicians in Lebanon, 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 Lebanon, 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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