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How much do entry level mental health jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level mental health in the United States is $50,515.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,500.00 and $61,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an entry level mental health job?

Entry level mental health jobs are positions designed for individuals who are new to the mental health field, often requiring minimal professional experience and sometimes only a high school diploma or bachelor's degree. These roles may include mental health technician, case manager, peer support specialist, or behavioral health assistant. Entry level positions typically involve supporting licensed professionals, providing direct care to clients, assisting with daily activities, and helping to implement treatment plans. They offer a valuable introduction to the mental health profession and can be a stepping stone to more advanced roles.

What types of support and supervision can entry level mental health professionals expect when starting their careers?

Entry-level mental health professionals typically receive regular supervision from licensed clinicians or experienced supervisors, which helps guide their development and ensures ethical practice. Many organizations provide structured onboarding, ongoing training, and opportunities for case consultation to help new employees navigate common challenges, such as handling difficult client situations or managing documentation. Team meetings and peer support are also common, fostering collaboration and professional growth. This supportive environment is designed to help new professionals build confidence and competence as they gain experience in the field.

What is the difference between Entry Level Mental Health vs Mental Health Technician?

AspectEntry Level Mental HealthMental Health Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certificationHigh school diploma or equivalent; certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentClinics, community health centers, hospitalsHospitals, mental health facilities, residential programs
Employer & Industry UsageUsed broadly across mental health services, entry-level rolesCommonly employed in inpatient and outpatient mental health settings
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Entry Level Mental Health roles typically involve providing basic support and assisting licensed professionals, often requiring minimal certifications. Mental Health Technicians work directly with patients in clinical settings, performing more hands-on care and monitoring. Both roles serve as entry points into the mental health industry, but Mental Health Technicians usually have more direct patient interaction and specific job responsibilities.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an entry level mental health professional?

To thrive as an Entry Level Mental Health professional, you generally need a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related field, along with foundational knowledge of mental health principles. Familiarity with electronic health records, basic counseling techniques, and crisis intervention protocols is commonly required. Strong interpersonal skills, active listening, and emotional resilience help you connect with clients and work effectively within a clinical team. These competencies are crucial for providing effective support, ensuring client safety, and contributing positively to mental health care environments.
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Infographic showing various Entry Level Mental Health job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,515 per year, or $24.3 per hour.

Entry Level Mental Health Worker

Rogers Behavioral Health

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

$17.75 - $22/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Rogers Behavioral Health rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 49 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

748th of 887 rated healthcare providers


Job description

New Employee Retention Bonus
$1,000.00 retention bonus available!
(New Employee is defined as someone who has not been employed with Rogers for more than six months)
Hiring for Full and Part-time, including PRN
(Locations available: Oconomowoc, Brown Deer, and West Allis)
Combination of 1st and 2nd
2nd: 3pm-11:30pm
Overnight: 11pm - 7:30am
Must be able to attend the New Hire Orientation for two weeks, M-F, 8am - 4:30pm
The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and de-escalation support, and role modeling to patients ranging in age depending on which unit worked. In addition, the Mental Health Technician III supports the training and development of new and current team members.



Job Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assists patients with activities of daily living; interacts with patients, attends to patient needs and helps in crisis intervention, as needed.
  • Transports patients to and from appointments, clinics, laboratories, and/or treatments, as and when appropriate. Remain with residents when they attend off-site appointments or emergency room medical services.
  • Facilitate and transport residents for community outings and meetings.
  • Ensure safe practices for medication observation and administration for patients within our residential programs. Assure safe rights for medication observation and administration for the residents including the six rights of medication safety.
  • Facilitates on-the-job training for new and existing MHT team members.
  • Assist in providing therapeutic patient care, leading groups and one-to-one settings. Support cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and exposure response prevention (ERP) therapies throughout shift.
  • Responds to emergency and/or crises situations and supports visitor safety.
  • Actively observes/monitors and records patient behavior and activities including but not limited to meals and monitoring food intake. Complete documentation related to the residents and daily treatment progress notes as required within the medical record.
  • Ensure safety and accurate location of patients at all times, including responsibility for milieu management.
  • Monitors safety of patients, visitors, and environment, including infection control standards. Complete daily environmental rounds for safety, sanitation, codes, door lock and alarms.
  • Safely check residents into unit at admission or return from an off-ground pass or activity.
  • Reports any changes in patient condition or safety to the treatment team.
  • Orients and educates patients upon admission. Complete admission and discharge process with residents including belonging searches and required documentation.
  • Performs other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to:
  • Maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols, and procedures, pursuing self-directed learning, and continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.


Additional Job Description:


Education/Training Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred or 4-years related experience.
  • Be eighteen (18) years of age for all units. For Adolescent Units, must be at least 18 years old and atleast 2 years older than the oldest resident.
  • Must possess a current active driver's license and be in good standing.
  • Float coverage support to residential and inpatient levels of care.


Formal training will be provided for the following:

  • American Heart Association CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
  • Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) within 60 days of hire.
  • Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) trainings within 90 days of hire.
  • Supervised Traineeship Program – 160-hour requirement.
  • Medication Administration Certification – within 90 days of hire



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With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family 
  • 401(k) retirement plan 
  • Employee share program 
  • Life/disability insurance 
  • Flex spending accounts  
  • Tuition reimbursement 
  • Health and wellness program
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)

Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Rogers Behavioral Health. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please visit Transparency in Coverage (uhc.com)

Company Description

ABOUT ROGERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Since its opening in 1907, Rogers offers evidence-based treatment for adults, children, and adolescents with depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders, addiction, obsessive-compulsive and anxiety disorders, and posttraumatic stress disorder.

Rogers Behavioral Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit provider of highly specialized psychiatric care. Backed by more than a century of experience, Rogers is leading the way on measurement-based care and use of clinical outcomes. Rogers provides residential care and has three inpatient facilities located in southeastern Wisconsin. Rogers also offers outpatient services in a growing network of communities across the U.S.

The System also includes Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation, which supports patient care, programs, and research; and Rogers InHealth, an initiative that works to eliminate the stigma of mental health challenges.

For more information, visit rogersbh.org.

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