Behavioral Health Technician
Similar Job Titles

Behavioral Health Technician, Health Care Technician, Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT), Mental Health Assistant (MHA), Mental Health Associate, Mental Health Specialist, Mental Health Technician (MHT), Mental Health Worker, Psychiatric Technician (PT), Residential Aide (RA).

Description

Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications.

  • Hourly $31.34 State
  • Salary $35,840 Regional
  • Current Employment 80 Regional
  • Job Growth 001-arrow 12.80%
Projections

This occupation currently employs 80 people in the region (). In the next ten years, employment for this occupation in the United States is expected to increase by 12.80%.

Education

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