About Job
Lead Psychiatric Technician
Salary: $3,775.00 Monthly ($45,300 Annually)
Department: Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute (MTMHI), Davidson County
Work Type: On-site
Background Check Required
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma (or equivalent).
- Two years of experience in providing direct care, training, or medical assistance to individuals.
Substitution:
- 12 semester hours (or 400 vocational training hours) in nursing/nursing assistance or a nursing assistant certificate may substitute for one year of experience. 12 semester hours is equivalent to 18 quarter hours of college course work.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care:
- Assist with daily living needs, medical care, and emergency procedures.
- Escort patients to appointments and activities.
Supervision & Training:
- Train and mentor staff, and coordinate shift schedules.
Safety & Monitoring:
- Monitor patient behavior, ensure safety, and perform room checks.
Interested? Contact our recruiter at Abraham.x.fernandez@tn.gov
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $45,300.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you aware that this position will be in our transportation services?
- Please be aware you will be contacted to apply via our State of TN website. Please keep an eye on your junk/spam folder! Please provide an email to be contacted at if not you will be contacted via Indeed.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
Professional Field


Patient Focus
Diagnoses
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Therapeutic Approach
Methodologies
ECT
Modalities
Individuals
Practice Specifics
Populations
Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)
Aviation/Transportation
Racial Justice Allied
School
Settings
Home Health/In-home
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