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Psychiatric Technicians
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.
Common Tasks
- Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
- Provide nursing, psychiatric, or personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or mentally retarded patients.
- Observe and influence patients' behavior, communicating and interacting with them and teaching, counseling, or befriending them.
- Take and record measures of patients' physical condition, using devices such as thermometers or blood pressure gauges.
- Encourage patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational, or other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.
Required Education
Postsecondary non-degree award
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $26.90 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $17.78 and $32.72 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $55,969.57 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $36,978.26 and $68,052.17 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 190 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 15.8% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 220.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $28.00 with the median annual salary reaching $59,043.
