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Mental Health/Psychiatric Technician

Amergis

Sonoma, CAContract / Full-time$23/hrPosted 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$23/hr
Location
Sonoma, CA
Schedule
Contract / Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Mental Health/Psychiatric Technician cares for individuals with psychiatric conditions and substance use disorders, following instructions from physicians, nurses, or other health practitioners. The technician monitors patients’ safety and physical and emotional well-being and reports directly to medical staff. The role is based in healthcare facilities and is offered as a full-time contract.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient MonitoringProfessional Standards Compliance

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentAssociate's in Behavioral Studies or Related Field or Equivalent ExperienceOne Year Relevant ExperienceCPRTB ScreeningHealth CertificateFederal, State, and Local RequirementsMust Be 18+

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Mental Health/Psychiatric Technician

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $23 / Hour

Hours: 40.00

Location: Sonoma, CA

The Behavioral Health Technician cares for individuals with psychiatric conditions as well as a variety of substance use disorders, following the instructions of physicians, nurses or other health practitioners. The Behavioral Health Technician monitors patients’ safety, physical and emotional well-being and report directly to medical staff.

Minimum Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent required

  • Associate’s degree in behavioral studies or related field,or equivalent experience preferred (or per facility requirements)

  • Minimum of one (1) year relevant experience preferred

  • Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

  • Current CPR if applicable

  • TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

  • Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

  • Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

  • Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • 401(k) savings plan

  • Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Aide

Job Function: Aide | Mental Health/Psychiatric Technician | Mental Health/Psychiatric Technician

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0132

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $23 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-10-26

How this job compares

Set against the 395 open Behavioral Health Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$23/hr
  • US median$19–24/hr157 hourly ranges

This rate, $23/hr, is 6% above the US median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the middle half of Behavioral Health Technician hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 10 open Behavioral Health Technician jobs in California and 395 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Behavioral Health Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (132 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 223 of the 395 open Behavioral Health Technician jobs (56%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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