What does a Psychiatric Technician do?
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What the job involves
- Monitor patient safety through observation and reporting.
- Document patient behaviors, vital signs, and clinical information.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
- Provide emotional support and crisis intervention.
- Facilitate therapeutic groups and patient education.
- Maintain a safe and structured environment for patients.
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and care.
Summed up from 30 recent Psychiatric Technician job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Direct Patient Care 2 in 10 postings
- De-escalation 2 in 10 postings
- Crisis Intervention 2 in 10 postings
- Behavioral Health 2 in 10 postings
- Mental Health 2 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- Licensed Psychiatric Technician 3 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 2 in 10 postings
- Driver's License 2 in 10 postings
- Basic Life Support 2 in 10 postings
- American Heart Association 1 in 20 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 10 postings
- 1 to 2 years 8 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 1 in 20 postings
- 5 years or more 1 in 35 postings
Typical ask: 1 year.
Education asked for
- High school diploma or GED 7 in 10 postings
- Associate degree 1 in 10 postings
- Bachelor's degree 2 in 10 postings
- Master's degree 1 in 240 postings
- Doctorate 1 in 240 postings
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Is this role in demand?
1,886 open Psychiatric Technician jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- Pennsylvania144 open
- Massachusetts136 open
- Texas109 open
- Florida107 open
- Connecticut106 open
Typical pay $45,800 a year (most between $40k and $49k). See the full salary breakdown