Mental Health Technicians
Starting Salary
$36,303
NC Triangle Area
Median Annual Wage
$41,122
NC Triangle Area
% High school diploma or equivalent required
% Associate Degree preferred
5-Year Job Outlook
+9.8%
NC Triangle Area
Annual Job Openings
245
NC Triangle Area
Mental health is just as important as physical health when it comes to a person’s overall well being. Mental Health Technicians care for patients with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities. Acting under a health practitioner's order, the technicians monitor a patient’s physical and emotional health; observe and sometimes interact, teach, counsel, or befriend the patient; restrain patients when needed; and assist patients with their daily tasks such as bathing and cleaning.
The Mental Health Technician Continuing Education program at Durham Tech prepares students to earn their national certification for the field. The program covers introductory training and holistic approaches to mental health care.
