Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
CH
CITRUS HEALTH NETWORK
Mental Health Technician
Career Insights for Mental Health / Psychiatric Technician
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Florida data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$32,298 / year median in Florida
+8% projected growth
Job Description
As a mental health technician we observe patients, listen to their concerns, record our observations and report to your supervisor about any unusual behaviors. When a patient's mood or behavior changes, we must be able to assess whether it is positive, negative, or potentially dangerous. ( You will have the necessary training to de-escalate this situation ) We takes steps to modify the patient's actions and we work together as a team. We required that the applicants have a vehicle to transport themselves since the clients are outpatients clients without specific location. We are in need of employee located between Hialeah, Miami and homestead. This is a per-diem position ( On call )