How do they match: Psychiatric Technicians

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Direct Care Worker
  • Health Care Tech
  • Health Care Technician
  • Mental Health Assistant
  • Patient Care Specialist
  • Psychiatric Assistant

  • 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.

  • 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.
  • Provide nursing, psychiatric, or personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or mentally retarded patients.

  • Care for patients with mental illnesses.
  • Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.
  • Assist patients with hygiene or daily living activities.
  • Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.