Career Profile
Psychiatric Technicians
Psychiatric Technicians care for, monitor, and potentially participate in rehabillitation and treatment programs of individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities at the instructuion of physicians or other health practitioners.
General Information
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.
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Psychiatric Technicians
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 35 openings per year are projected for Psychiatric Technicians.
Employment Change
Employment for Psychiatric Technicians is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 19.3% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $16.58/hour. Entry level workers are paid $13.62, while experienced workers are paid $18.10. The median wage is below average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 253 Psychiatric Technicians in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 302.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Psychiatric Technicians are Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals, Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities, and Offices of Other Health Practitioners.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Psychiatric Technicians include Psychology, Therapy and Counseling, and English Language.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Psychiatric Technicians is Some college, no degree. 37% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.