Mental Health Technician Jobs in California
Mental Health Technician jobs in California are concentrated in inpatient psychiatric units, residential treatment facilities, and county behavioral health departments, with demand running from entry-level psychiatric technician aides to senior behavioral health tech roles. The largest hiring activity is in Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area, where systems like Dignity Health, Kaiser Permanente, and Telecare Corporation maintain a consistent presence across acute and community-based settings. The most in-demand specialties are forensic behavioral health, dual-diagnosis treatment, and adolescent psychiatric care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
- Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
- Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:
- Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
- Autonomy in a warm team environment
- Growth and training
Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
- DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
- Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
- Company paid life insurance
- Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
- Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
- Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
- Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Why Us:
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.
How you make a difference:
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, supervise, and manage clinical services provided by mental health staff and allocate resources to meet institutional needs.
- Provide clinical and administration supervision and direction to mental health staff, including staff disciplinary counseling and performance evaluations.
- Provide mental health services to inmates in the facility and consult with facility personnel as needed.
- Coordinate with facility administrative staff and maintain confidentiality of inmate information.
- Develop and implement corrective steps necessary to ensure the provision of quality mental health care and notify supervisory personnel of significant clinical or administrative concerns.
Additional Details: ** Full Independent Licensure is REQUIRED **
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Master’s degree in psychology, social work or behavioral science field.
- Experience in the coordination and administration of mental health service delivery systems.
- Coursework and professional experience that indicates knowledge of management/supervision techniques, mental health counseling, group and individual psychotherapy, diagnosis and treatment of major mental disorders and/or psychological evaluation techniques.
- Licensed to practice psychology or social work in the State by the appropriate state licensing board
- Must maintain CPR certification, and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required.
This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
We value the contributions of team members with a broad range of experiences, skills, and perspectives and are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process, please contact ADARequests@wellpath.us
- Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
- Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
- Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:
- Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
- Autonomy in a warm team environment
- Growth and training
Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
- DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
- Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
- Company paid life insurance
- Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
- Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
- Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
- Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Why Us:
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.
How you make a difference:
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, supervise, and manage clinical services provided by mental health staff and allocate resources to meet institutional needs.
- Provide clinical and administration supervision and direction to mental health staff, including staff disciplinary counseling and performance evaluations.
- Provide mental health services to inmates in the facility and consult with facility personnel as needed.
- Coordinate with facility administrative staff and maintain confidentiality of inmate information.
- Develop and implement corrective steps necessary to ensure the provision of quality mental health care and notify supervisory personnel of significant clinical or administrative concerns.
Additional Details: ** Full Independent Licensure is REQUIRED **
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Master’s degree in psychology, social work or behavioral science field.
- Experience in the coordination and administration of mental health service delivery systems.
- Coursework and professional experience that indicates knowledge of management/supervision techniques, mental health counseling, group and individual psychotherapy, diagnosis and treatment of major mental disorders and/or psychological evaluation techniques.
- Licensed to practice psychology or social work in the State by the appropriate state licensing board
- Must maintain CPR certification, and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required.
This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
We value the contributions of team members with a broad range of experiences, skills, and perspectives and are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process, please contact ADARequests@wellpath.us
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Mental Health Technician Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Telecare Corporation131
- Kaiser Permanente18
- STARS Behavioral Health18
- LifeStance Health13
- Mental Health America of Los Angeles12
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health technician jobs across California.
- Active California Psychiatric Technician license or enrollment in a state-approved PT program
- High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor's degree in psychology preferred
- Current BLS or CPR certification from an accredited provider
- Experience with de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention in a clinical or residential setting
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems used in behavioral health documentation
- Ability to pass a California Department of Justice background clearance before start date
Mental Health Technician Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health technician in California?
California is one of the few states that licenses psychiatric technicians through the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. To qualify, you complete a state-approved psychiatric technician program, then pass the California Psychiatric Technician licensing exam. Most programs are offered through community colleges and take about two years. Some entry-level technician roles in residential or community settings hire candidates who are actively enrolled in a program while they complete clinical hours.
Which companies hire mental health technicians in California?
California mental health technician roles are posted by Telecare Corporation, Kaiser Permanente, and STARS Behavioral Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's mix of large county health systems, nonprofit residential operators, and integrated health networks means openings appear across both acute inpatient settings and community-based programs throughout the state.
Which California cities have the most mental health technician jobs?
San Diego, Bakersfield, and Oakland have the most mental health technician openings in California. Los Angeles dominates because of its county Department of Mental Health, the largest in the country, while San Diego's concentration of veterans' services and UCSD Health drives consistent demand, and Bay Area volume reflects the density of large integrated health systems and county behavioral health contracts across Alameda, Contra Costa, and Santa Clara counties.
Are there remote mental health technician jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Mental health technician work is primarily hands-on, requiring direct patient observation, physical crisis intervention, and on-site documentation in psychiatric units or residential programs. About 41% of mental health technician openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to be in telehealth intake coordination or behavioral health case management rather than direct floor-level care.
How can I get hired as a mental health technician in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to county-run psychiatric facilities or large residential treatment operators that accept candidates actively enrolled in a California community college psychiatric technician program. Telecare Corporation and Telecare affiliates, along with county behavioral health departments in Los Angeles and San Diego, regularly hire psychiatric technician trainees and behavioral health associate roles. Candidates who have worked as direct support professionals, crisis line operators, or in a licensed residential facility have the strongest lateral advantage, and holding a current BLS certification before applying signals readiness.
Where can I find and apply to mental health technician jobs in California?
You can find and apply to mental health technician jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across inpatient, residential, and community behavioral health settings. Find roles that fit your experience level and location, then apply directly to the employer. No account or profile is required to see and apply to listings.
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