OPEN·FULL-TIME·POSTED OCTOBER 20, 2026
Mental Health Technician- 2 Years Exp.- Req.
Community Care Hospital · New Orleans, LA
Hourly pay
$15.50
Shift-hours adjusted
Weekly pay
$620
Annualized
$32,240
vs. the US median
-27%
Mental Health Technician: $21.25/hr
01·THE DETAILS
| Job type | Full-time |
| Posted pay range | $14.00–$17.00/hr |
| Posted | October 20, 2026 |
| Listed on | Indeed |
About the job
* works with other disciplines as part of the treatment team. * maintain records of patient condition and activities, including vital signs, eating habits, and behavior. * organize, supervise, and encourage patient participation in social, educational, and recreational activities.
A TrueRounds recruiter can share the full description when you apply.
02·HOW THE PAY COMPARES
27% below the the US median.
Mental Health Technician jobs in the US pay a median of $21.25/hr, with the middle half between $18.75 and $23.50. This one pays $15.50/hr.
P25
$19
P50
$21
P75
$24
YOU
THIS JOB $15.50/HRBAND = MIDDLE 50% OF MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN PAY IN THE US
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|---|---|---|---|
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