Mental Health Technician Career

*A job as a Mental Health Technician falls under the broader career category of Social and Human Service Assistants. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Social and Human Service Assistants : Assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.

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