Behavioral Health Specialist Career Path

As a member of the care team, a mental health technician assists with individual patient care and group therapy for patients in the hospital for behavioral health treatment.

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Follow the mental health technician career path at LVHN:

Foundational role

Foundational roles include administrative partner, patient care partner, mental health aide, patient observation assistant, patient transporter, respiratory therapy assistant, physical therapy aide, courier, guest services representative and more. Foundational roles allow you to develop your interests and jump-start your career in health care. Our training and orientation will help you succeed in your new role.

Mental health aide

As a mental health aide, you sit with patients who are on the behavioral health unit in the hospital. You observe their behavior and provide regular updates to the registered nurse. Your role is very important to maintain a safe environment for patients and caregivers.

Mental health technician

When you have at least six months of direct care experience (including individual or group counseling skills), one year of experience in a behavioral health setting and a minimum of one year of college, you can work as a mental health technician. As a member of the care team, mental health technicians assist with individual patient care and group therapy for patients in the hospital for behavioral health treatment. Take advantage of LVHN’s tuition reimbursement program, scholarships and education discounts to become a mental health specialist. You will receive personalized support from LVHN’s academic career consultant as you pursue education to advance your career.

Mental health specialist

When you complete a master’s degree in counseling, social work or other clinical discipline such as psychology, you are ready for the mental health specialist role. As a mental health specialist, you provide psychiatric treatment by considering the mind, body, social and environmental needs of each patient.

Location: Lehigh Valley Health Network · Cancer Support Services
Schedule: Full Time 40 hours, Day Shift, variable hours available