Behavioral Health Technician/Mental Health Technician

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Behavioral Health Technician supporting clinical care and enhancing personnel well-being in military settings. Responsibilities include conducting intakes and leading therapy sessions under supervision.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeFort Bragg • California, Florida, Kentucky, North Carolina, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 - $23 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing clinical and administrative support in behavioral health care, with a strong foundation in psychology and social work. Proficient in conducting intakes, leading therapy sessions, and managing crisis situations effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Psychiatric Technician ExperienceCrisis Intervention TrainingGroup Therapy FacilitationBehavioral Observation SkillsConflict Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical SupportIntake AssessmentBehavioral Health CareCrisis De-escalationTherapeutic Techniques

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsEmpathyTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate Degree in Mental HealthPsychiatric Technician Training

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthPsychiatryMental HealthCrisis ManagementTherapy Sessions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support behavioral health care delivery by providing supervised clinical and administrative services
Conduct intakes and assist with care and treatment of psychiatric clients
Observe clients to detect behavior patterns and report observations to licensed behavioral health staff
Lead individual or group therapy sessions under the guidance of a licensed mental health professional
Coordinate attendance and agenda at Case Review Committee with military and civilian agencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a psychiatric technician
Associate degree or commensurate level of training, e.g. military mental health technician, for a psychiatric technician or mental health program assistant
Applicable psychiatric technicians’ training shall include a sound foundation / basis to psychology and/or social work
Training shall address the basics of conflict management and how to de-escalate crisis situations
Trained to intervene and, when required, to restrain violent or potentially violent or suicidal clients by verbal or physical means.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays