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Updated: 19 May 2013
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Mental Health Technician 2013 Total Pay (?
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$19,277 - $35,483
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National Hourly Rate Data (?
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$0$8$16$24
Hourly Rate$8.97 - $15.69  
   
Overtime$12.09 - $23.28  
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$0$16K$32K$48K
Bonus$0.00 - $501  
   
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XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).
)		$19,277 - $35,483  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 19 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 358

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Mental Health Technician Tasks

  • Make observations and document patient treatment interventions, behavior and progress.
  • Dispense medications as directed by physician.
  • Organize, supervise and encourage patient participation in educational and recreational activities.
  • Assist mentally impaired patients with daily therapeutic and hygiene needs under direction of nursing and medical staff.
  • Participate in patient's treatment planning with other staff.
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Companies and Industries for Mental Health Technician Salaries

Popular Employers

Hourly Rate
Universal Health Services, Inc.$10.00 - $12.58
Popular Industries

Hourly Rate
Health Care$9.01 - $16.52
Community Mental Health Center$8.89 - $15.73
Psychiatric Hospital$9.49 - $16.83
Hospital$9.24 - $16.99
Residential Mental Health Facility$8.84 - $16.21

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Key Statistics for Mental Health Technician Salaries and Jobs

Gender
Female
60%
female alumni
  
Male
40%
male alumni
Hourly Rate:$9.98 - $14.25 $10.23 - $13.80
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
11%
1-4 years
48%
5-9 years
21%
10-19 years
16%
20 years or more
4%
Top Degrees

Hourly Rate
Bachelor's Degree$9.92 - $15.69
Associate's Degree$8.93 - $17.91
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology$9.75 - $15.17
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Psychology$9.50 - $15.86
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology$10.55 - $12.21
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 69% dental benefits Dental: 58%
vision benefits Vision: 47% employee benefits None: 27%

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Mental Health Technician

Salary Range

$19,277 - $35,483
payscale
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
$17,360 - $31,324
Sales Associate
$15,616 - $55,992
Psychiatric Technician
$20,394 - $52,268
 
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Common Future Jobs

Mental Health Technician

Salary Range

$19,277 - $35,483
payscale
Registered Nurse (RN)
$40,410 - $78,621
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
$27,099 - $50,496
Mental Health Counselor
$26,481 - $60,138
 

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