Psychiatric Technician

Salary range:

$39,789 – $52,313

Minimum training

One year of post-secondary training; state-issued license required

Job description:

A psychiatric technician helps care for physically or mentally ill individuals confined to hospitals or mental health settings. They participate in both the planning and implementation of individual patient treatment plans. A psychiatric technician helps patients with their personal hygiene and administers oral medications and injections. A psychiatric technician also takes and records pulse, temperature and respiration, and observes and reports physical or behavioral signs or changes.

Work environment:

A psychiatric technician works in hospitals, nursing care facilities or mental health facilities.

Training requirements:

A psychiatric technician is required to have a high school diploma or equivalent and complete a one-year training. They are licensed by the State of California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.

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