How do they match: Psychiatric Technicians

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Child and Family Therapist
  • Mental Health Assistant
  • Psychiatric Assistant
  • Residential Training Specialist

  • Develop or teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence.
  • Train or instruct new employees on procedures to follow with psychiatric patients.
  • Collaborate with or assist doctors, psychologists, or rehabilitation therapists in working with mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or developmentally disabled patients to treat, rehabilitate, and return patients to the community.
  • Encourage patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational, or other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.

  • Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.
  • Assist patients with hygiene or daily living activities.
  • Train medical providers.
  • Encourage patients or clients to develop life skills.
  • Teach health management classes.