Top skills for Mental Health Specialist jobs

Based on 65 active Mental Health Specialist postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.

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Skills employers ask for

The share of Mental Health Specialist postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.

Mental Health92%
De-Escalation73%
Crisis Prevention57%
Emergency Procedures57%
Ensure Compliance57%
Law Enforcement57%
Mentorship57%
Reimbursement57%
Sound Judgment57%
De-Escalation Techniques52%
Psychology32%
First Aid25%
Crisis Response21%
Nursing19%
Life Support17%
Mechanics16%
Pathogens16%
Reinforcement16%
Health Services14%
Supervision14%
Chemicals13%
Counseling11%
Referrals10%
Urgent Care10%
Interviewing8%