Hospital Psychiatric Technician Job Description |
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Job Duties
Psychiatric technicians care for patients with mental imbalances and emotional disturbances. Psych techs provide care according to doctor’s instructions or hospital procedure. Typically, psychiatric technicians monitor patients for physical and emotional well-being, and report their findings to the medical staff. Psychiatric technicians may even assist in rehabilitation or treatment programs. Medical technicians commonly assist with patient hygiene and administer oral and injected medications according to schedule. Psychiatric technicians often work in hospital psychiatric wards or hospitals devoted to psychiatric care, and typically perform duties similar to those orderlies and entry-level nurses perform.
Job Qualifications and Compensation
Most psychiatric technicians possess two- or four-year degrees. Few states require certification or licensing for psychiatric technicians. The American Association of Psychiatric Technicians offers voluntary certification courses for psychiatric technicians living outside of states with licensing programs. Arkansas, California, Colorado, and Kansas require psychiatric technician licensing and do not accept American Association of Psychiatric Technicians certification.
Psychiatric technicians can expect to earn a competitive salary and quality job benefits. The average yearly salary for psych techs rests near $30,000, but starting pay often sits closer to $20,000 per year. Job benefits will vary greatly by location and employer, but most Psychiatric technicians receive benefits packages, featuring excellent healthcare options, paid time off, 401(k) retirement funds, and several more job perks.
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