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
- Take and record measures of patients' physical condition using devices such as thermometers or blood pressure gauges
- Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff
- Provide nursing, psychiatric, or personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or developmentally disabled patients
- Observe and influence patients' behavior, communicating and interacting with them and teaching, counseling, or befriending them
- Work with doctors, psychologists, or rehabilitation therapists to treat, rehabilitate, and return mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or developmentally disabled patients to the community
- Encourage patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational, or other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships
- Restrain violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required
- Train or instruct new employees on procedures to follow with psychiatric patients
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth
+0.8%
Job Opening
159
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
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