Dearborn, MI · On-site
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Mental Health Technician (MHT) The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to ...
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Mental Health Technician (MHT) The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to ...
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
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Responsibilities Mental Health Tech (MHT) Full-Time Nights 7p-7:30a Metropolitan Behavioral Health (a UHS Facility) A growing 144-bed behavioral health facility - Metropolitan Behavioral Hospital ...
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
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Responsibilities Mental Health Tech (MHT) Full-Time Nights 7p-7:30a Metropolitan Behavioral Health (a UHS Facility) A growing 144-bed behavioral health facility - Metropolitan Behavioral Hospital ...
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
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PTO
Responsibilities Mental Health Tech (MHT) Full-Time Nights 7p-7:30a Adult Unit Metropolitan Behavioral Health (a UHS Facility) A growing 144-bed behavioral health facility - Metropolitan Behavioral ...
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
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PTO
Responsibilities Mental Health Tech (MHT) Full-Time Nights 7p-7:30a Adult Unit Metropolitan Behavioral Health (a UHS Facility) A growing 144-bed behavioral health facility - Metropolitan Behavioral ...
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
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PTO
Responsibilities Mental Health Tech (MHT) Full-Time Nights 7p-7:30a Adult Unit Metropolitan Behavioral Health (a UHS Facility) A growing 144-bed behavioral health facility - Metropolitan Behavioral ...
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Medical
Dental
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Responsibilities Mental Health Tech (MHT) Full-Time Nights 7p-7:30a Adult Unit Metropolitan Behavioral Health (a UHS Facility) A growing 144-bed behavioral health facility - Metropolitan Behavioral ...
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
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Dental
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Responsibilities Mental Health Tech (MHT) Full-Time Nights 7p-7:30a Metropolitan Behavioral Health (a UHS Facility) A growing 144-bed behavioral health facility - Metropolitan Behavioral Hospital ...
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
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Dental
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PTO
Responsibilities Mental Health Tech (MHT) Full-Time Nights 7p-7:30a Metropolitan Behavioral Health (a UHS Facility) A growing 144-bed behavioral health facility - Metropolitan Behavioral Hospital ...
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Responsibilities Mental Health Tech (MHT) Full-Time Nights 7p-7:30a Adult Unit Metropolitan Behavioral Health (a UHS Facility) A growing 144-bed behavioral health facility - Metropolitan Behavioral ...
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Responsibilities Mental Health Tech (MHT) Full-Time Nights 7p-7:30a Adult Unit Metropolitan Behavioral Health (a UHS Facility) A growing 144-bed behavioral health facility - Metropolitan Behavioral ...
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Responsibilities Mental Health Tech (MHT) Full-Time Nights 7p-7:30a Metropolitan Behavioral Health (a UHS Facility) A growing 144-bed behavioral health facility - Metropolitan Behavioral Hospital ...
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Responsibilities Mental Health Tech (MHT) Full-Time Nights 7p-7:30a Metropolitan Behavioral Health (a UHS Facility) A growing 144-bed behavioral health facility - Metropolitan Behavioral Hospital ...
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Responsibilities Mental Health Tech (MHT) Full-Time Nights 7p-7:30a Adult Unit Metropolitan Behavioral Health (a UHS Facility) A growing 144-bed behavioral health facility - Metropolitan Behavioral ...
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Responsibilities Mental Health Tech (MHT) Full-Time Nights 7p-7:30a Adult Unit Metropolitan Behavioral Health (a UHS Facility) A growing 144-bed behavioral health facility - Metropolitan Behavioral ...
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Responsibilities Mental Health Tech (MHT) Full-Time Nights 7p-7:30a Metropolitan Behavioral Health (a UHS Facility) A growing 144-bed behavioral health facility - Metropolitan Behavioral Hospital ...
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Responsibilities Mental Health Tech (MHT) Full-Time Nights 7p-7:30a Metropolitan Behavioral Health (a UHS Facility) A growing 144-bed behavioral health facility - Metropolitan Behavioral Hospital ...
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Mental Health Technician The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to ...
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Mental Health Technician The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to ...
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) serves as the primary supervisor of the patients. MHTs continually conduct the every 15-minute safety checks on patients, supervise patients to maintain safety ...
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) serves as the primary supervisor of the patients. MHTs continually conduct the every 15-minute safety checks on patients, supervise patients to maintain safety ...
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Mental Health Technician The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to ...
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Mental Health Technician The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to ...
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in ages from ...
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in ages from ...
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$20/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) serves as the primary supervisor of the patients. MHTs continually conduct the every 15-minute safety checks on patients, supervise patients to maintain safety ...
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$20/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) serves as the primary supervisor of the patients. MHTs continually conduct the every 15-minute safety checks on patients, supervise patients to maintain safety ...
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Position Summary The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ...
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Position Summary The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ...
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in ages from ...
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in ages from ...
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in ages from ...
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in ages from ...
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in ages from ...
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in ages from ...
$15.75 - $21/hr
Coordinate with the Admission Mental Health Technician (MHT) to ensure completion of all new admission paperwork and tasks associated with processing admissions. * Assess patient's condition on ...
$15.75 - $21/hr
Coordinate with the Admission Mental Health Technician (MHT) to ensure completion of all new admission paperwork and tasks associated with processing admissions. * Assess patient's condition on ...
Saginaw, MI · On-site
$15.75 - $21/hr
Coordinate with the Admission Mental Health Technician (MHT) to ensure completion of all new admission paperwork and tasks associated with processing admissions. * Assess patient's condition on ...
Saginaw, MI · On-site
$15.75 - $21/hr
Coordinate with the Admission Mental Health Technician (MHT) to ensure completion of all new admission paperwork and tasks associated with processing admissions. * Assess patient's condition on ...
$10.06 - $11.41
2% of jobs
$11.41 - $12.76
4% of jobs
$12.76 - $14.11
16% of jobs
$14.29 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$14.11 - $15.47
20% of jobs
The median wage is $15.96 / hr.
$15.47 - $16.82
20% of jobs
$16.82 - $18.17
11% of jobs
$18.42 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$18.17 - $19.52
9% of jobs
$19.52 - $20.88
5% of jobs
$20.88 - $22.23
5% of jobs
$22.23 - $23.58
4% of jobs
$23.58 - $24.93
3% of jobs
$10
$17
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A Mental Health Technician (MHT) assists healthcare professionals in caring for individuals with mental illnesses or behavioral disorders. They monitor patients, provide therapeutic support, assist with daily activities, and ensure a safe environment. MHTs often work in hospitals, psychiatric facilities, or residential treatment centers. Strong communication and observational skills are essential for success in this role.
A Mental Health Technician's daily responsibilities often include monitoring patients’ behavior, assisting with daily living activities, recording observations, and supporting treatment plans under the supervision of licensed clinicians. MHTs also participate in group activities, help manage crises or challenging behaviors, and maintain a safe, structured environment. Teamwork is essential, as you'll coordinate closely with nurses, therapists, and other staff to provide comprehensive care. The role can be both rewarding and demanding, offering the chance to make a real difference in patients' recovery and well-being.
To thrive as an MHT (Mental Health Technician), a background in psychology or related healthcare field, knowledge of mental health conditions, and completion of relevant certification or training are typically required. Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems and de-escalation or crisis intervention certifications, such as CPI or PMAB, are often expected. Strong communication, patience, and empathy are crucial soft skills for effectively supporting patients and collaborating with clinical teams. These skills ensure safe, responsive, and compassionate care for individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
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The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in ages from preschool through geriatrics. All MHTs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
The position is full-time nights, 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m., rotating holidays and working every other weekend.
Qualifications:
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