Mental Health Technician Jobs in Rhode Island

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 FT Split R2

  • Providence, RI
  • 12 hours ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 12 hours ago

Job Summary: Provides role as patient advocate through his/ /her own role modeling of standards of performance and by communicating and meeting patients needs for service. Assists registered...

Mental Health Worker (w/ c.n.a. preferred) PT Day Float

  • Providence, RI
  • 12 hours ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 12 hours ago

Job Summary: Provides role as patient advocate through his/ /her own role modeling of standards of performance and by communicating and meeting patients needs for service. Assists registered...

Mental Health Worker / In-Patient-OLF (12 Hr)(SW)

  • North Providence, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • North Providence, RI
  • 2 days ago

Summary:# The Mental Health Worker-CNA demonstrates clinical competence in the provision of direct patient care and technical assistance to the Health Care Team....

Registered Behavior Technician

  • Providence, RI
  • 3 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 3 days ago

Mental Health Leadership Team (Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor & Nurse) when student support is needed....

Mental Health Worker II

  • Providence, RI
  • 4 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 4 days ago

Specific components of the Mental Health Worker role include performing clinical skills and nursing procedures....

Mental Health Worker

  • Providence, RI
  • 5 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 5 days ago

At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee. 01 Are you currently employed as a Mental Health...

Substance Use Counselor (LCDP) - 32 hours weekly

  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 6 days ago
  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 6 days ago

Experience working with substance abuse, addictions, mental health, cognitive behavior treatment and motivational interviewing....

Mental Health Worker

  • Pawtucket, RI
  • 7 days ago
  • Pawtucket, RI
  • 7 days ago

Summary: The Mental Health Worker will perform random urine toxicology collection activities....

Consulting Behavior Technician

  • Coventry, RI
  • 10 days ago
  • Coventry, RI
  • 10 days ago

Pathways education and treatment strategies are based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis....

Mental Health Worker (w/ cna preferred) PT Eves Float

  • Providence, RI
  • 12 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 12 days ago

Job Summary: Provides role as patient advocate through his/ /her own role modeling of standards of performance and by communicating and meeting patients needs for service. Assists registered...

Adjunct, Counselor Education & Expressive Arts/Jungian Perspective

  • Newport, RI
  • 13 days ago
  • Newport, RI
  • 13 days ago

Requirements: Minimum requirement is a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and/or Rehabilitation Counseling or a related discipline, along with professional and/or teaching experience....

Elementary Behavior Technician

  • Cranston, RI
  • 13 days ago
  • Cranston, RI
  • 13 days ago

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

Residential Counselor

  • Portsmouth, RI
  • 15 days ago
  • Portsmouth, RI
  • 15 days ago

Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider....

Mental Health Worker / In-Patient - OLF (SW)

  • Providence, RI
  • 18 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 18 days ago

The Mental Health Worker-CNA demonstrates clinical competence in the provision of direct patient care and technical assistance to the Health Care Team....

Behavioral Health Technician (SW)

  • Providence, RI
  • 18 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 18 days ago

Develops, coordinates and implements structured and unstructured milieu treatment interventions. Participates in structured and unstructured therapeutic groups, including role of co-therapist in...

Demographic Data for Rhode Island

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Mental Health Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Mental Health Technician Jobs in Rhode Island

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


Highest Education Level

Mental Health Technicians in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
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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