Mental Health Technician Jobs in Hendersonville, TN

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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Professional Counselor ( LPS - MHSP, LCSW, or LMFT )

  • Nashville, TN (20 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (20 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 9 days ago

Are you passionate about making a difference in the mental health field? We provide mental health services to cognizent elderly patients who reside in assisted living facilities....

Adolescent Care Coordinator/LPN

  • Brentwood, TN (23 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brentwood, TN (23 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 1 day ago

Adolescent Care Coordinator/LPN Brentwood, TN Description Location: Brentwood, TN- Onsite Salary: $55,000-$65,000 dependent upon licensure Patient Population: Adolescents ages 10-18 Monday-Friday...

Behavior Technician - Chadwell Elem

  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 9 days ago

Salary: $937 / Week The Behavior Technician works to facilitate educational and behavioral services with children and adults with special needs and collaborates with school professionals and other...

Managed Care Coordinator II/CM - Social Worker

  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 9 days ago

Specialty areas include oncology, cardiology, neonatology, maternity, rehabilitation services, mental health/chemical dependency, orthopedic, general medicine/surgery....

Care Coordinator, Safety Net

  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 11 days ago

health Gym membership discounts Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity....

BT/RBT - Behavior Technician Full-Time and Part-Time

  • Gallatin, TN (8 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Gallatin, TN (8 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 11 days ago

WHAT YOU WILL DO Work directly with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Hope Autism Clinic to teach children with ASD using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)....

Registered Behavior Technician

  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 11 days ago

: Change Lives: Work with the premier provider in delivering in-home Applied Behavior Analysis ( ABA ) services for over 15 years....

Residential Counselor I - Harbor House

  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 11 days ago

Centerstone is among the nations leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes peoples lives....

Behavior Technician

  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 15 days ago

Salary: $25 / Hour The Behavior Technician works to facilitate educational andbehavioral services with children and adults with special needs andcollaborates with school professionals and other...

PRN Community Based Counselor

  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 17 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 17 days ago

Overview Who is Youth Villages? Youth Villages is a nonprofit organization striving to help troubled youth and families live successfully. We are a team of 4,500 individuals whove come together...

Resident Counselor - Behavioral Care Center

  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 18 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 18 days ago

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Mental Health Technician

  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 19 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 19 days ago

The Mental Health Technicians will have responsibility for the carrying out of the support components of the clinical service plan for their assigned service within the Elam Center....

PRN Resident Counselor - BCC

  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 19 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 19 days ago

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness....

Mental Health Technician Nights

  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 23 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 23 days ago

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Mental Health Technician opening. We promptly review all applications....

Mental Health Technician Nights

  • Lebanon, TN (18 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 23 days ago
  • Lebanon, TN (18 miles from Hendersonville, TN)
  • 23 days ago

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Mental Health Technician opening. We promptly review all applications....

Demographic Data for Hendersonville, TN

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Salary for Mental Health Technician Jobs in Hendersonville, TN

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Highest Education Level

Mental Health Technicians in Hendersonville, TN 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 Hendersonville, TN
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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