Mental Health Technician Duties & Responsibilities
The role and function of a Mental Health Technician includes the following duties and responsibilities:
- Ensure the comfort of patients during and between treatments.
- Measure vital signs and take samples of urine, stool or sputum as needed by the healthcare provider.
- Track any behavioral changes in patients that may be of use to healthcare providers.
- Bathe, dress and/or feed patients based on individual abilities.
- Provide transport to and from treatments.
Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Mental Health Technician duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Mental Health Technician roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.