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Careers / Psychiatric Technicians

Job Description


	Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Psychiatric Technicians
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals	23,830
State Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	23,530
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	9,350
Residential Mental Retardation, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities	4,280
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals	2,260
Outpatient Care Centers	1,630
Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	970
Offices of Physicians	720
Other Residential Care Facilities	660
Elementary and Secondary Schools	570

Related Careers

	Child, Family, and School Social Workers

	Social and Human Service Assistants

	Physical Therapists

	Recreational Therapists

	Psychiatric Aides

Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Psychiatric Technicians
Average Annual Salary	$31,370
Average Hourly Wage	$15.08
Total Employment	69,840

Related Majors & Degrees

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
	Psychiatric / Mental Health Services Technician

Interesting Fact

The U.S. industry expected to experience the greatest decline between 2002 and 2012 is Apparel Manufacturing.

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