Psychiatric technicians care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. They monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff.
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- Psychiatric Technicians
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What do they typically do
- Work with doctors, psychologists, or rehabilitation therapists to treat, rehabilitate, and return mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or developmentally disabled patients to the community
- Take and record measures of patients' physical condition using devices such as thermometers or blood pressure gauges
- Train or instruct new employees on procedures to follow with psychiatric patients
- Observe and influence patients' behavior, communicating and interacting with them and teaching, counseling, or befriending them
- Restrain violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required
- Provide nursing, psychiatric, or personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or developmentally disabled patients
- Encourage patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational, or other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships
- Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff
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View available jobs Behavioral Health Technician, Health Care Technician, Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT), Mental Health Assistant (MHA), Mental Health Associate, Mental Health Technician (MHT), Mental Health Worker, Psychiatric Technician (PT), Residential Aide (RA)
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- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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