Psychiatric Technician Job Description
Overview
![psychiatric technician](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.jobtrees.com%2Froles%2FPsychiatric%2BTechnician.jpg&w=828&q=100)
The Psychiatric Technician leads prescribed individual or group therapy sessions as part of a specific therapeutic procedure. Their role is to interview patients to assess their mental health status, obtain patient's mental health and treatment history, and administer oral medications and hypodermic injections. Their responsibilities are to develop and teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence, collaborate with and assist doctors, psychologists and rehabilitation therapists, take and record measurements of a patient's physical condition, monitor patient's physical and emotional well-being, and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
- Psychiatric TechnicianMcLaren Health CarePontiac, MI, United StatesPosted: Sep 6, 2024
- Psychiatric TechnicianWexford Health Sources IncOmaha, NE, United StatesPosted: Sep 6, 2024
- Psychiatric TechnicianIndian Health ServiceHemet, CA, United StatesPosted: Sep 6, 2024
- Psychiatric Technician - Staffing & FloatUniversity of UtahSalt Lake City, UT, United StatesPosted: Sep 6, 2024
- Psychiatric Technician (safety)State of CaliforniaFresno, CA, United StatesPosted: Sep 6, 2024
- Psychiatric Technician, Day shift, Behavioral Heal...Adventist HealthCareRockville, MD, United StatesPosted: Sep 6, 2024
- Psychiatric TechnicianRegional Medical CenterAnniston, AL, United StatesPosted: Sep 6, 2024
- Psychiatric Technician (safety)State of CaliforniaElk Grove, CA, United StatesPosted: Sep 6, 2024
- Psychiatric Technician - Staffing & FloatUniversity of UtahSalt Lake City, UT, United StatesPosted: Sep 6, 2024
- Psychiatric Technician - Adult Intensive TreatmentUniversity of UtahSalt Lake City, UT, United StatesPosted: Sep 6, 2024
- Psychiatric Technician (safety)State of CaliforniaNapa, CA, United StatesPosted: Sep 6, 2024
- Psychiatric Technician (safety)State of CaliforniaFresno, CA, United StatesPosted: Sep 6, 2024
- .PT Faculty POOL - Psychiatric TechnicianCoast Community College DistrictCosta Mesa, CA, United StatesPosted: Sep 6, 2024
- Psychiatric TechnicianIndian Health ServiceDavis, CA, United StatesPosted: Sep 6, 2024
- Psychiatric Technician Atrium Health Weekend Progr...Atrium HealthCharlotte, NC, United StatesPosted: Sep 5, 2024
Education you need to become a Psychiatric Technician
These are the most common degrees or certificates earned by Jobtrees users prior to becoming a Psychiatric Technician
There may be other required degrees or certifications needed for this job. The below info shows you the most commonly desired education level from employers when hiring for this job.
- Master of Science (m.sc.) in Psychology
- Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Nursing
- Bachelor Degree in Psychology
- Associate Degree
Annual Pay Estimate for Psychiatric Technician and Other Important Info
See how many years Psychiatric Technician's are in their job, how much they make, how long it took to get there and how available this job is in terms of open positions.
Connect and Share
Career Paths for Psychiatric Technician
Find data driven insights on the path to get to this role and where it can lead
Jobs to start your career in becoming a Psychiatric Technician
- Show MoreInstructional AssistantJob posting titleCompany NameEssa - Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Bilingual 2024-25 - WaldoSalem-Keizer School DistrictInstructional Assistant III Mod/severe Ses - American Lakes SchoolCalifornia Department of EducationInstructional Assistant - Learning Specialist Assistant - 6hrs - David Douglas High SchoolOregon Public SchoolsSpecial Education Instructional Assistant (les)Indiana Public SchoolsInstructional Assistant - ParaprofessionalWashington Elementary School District
- See More
Other Jobs similar to Psychiatric Technician
- See More