Psychiatric Technicians: 
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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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Health Science |
| Indiana Average Salary | $42,182.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 37 days |
| Typical Education | Post-secondary certificate or some college courses |
| Typical Experience | None |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 854 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 3.10 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 4,424 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 14.41 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Customer Service
Attention to Detail
Professionalism
Work Ethic
Information Gathering
Critical Thinking
Oral Communication
Conflict Management
Leadership
Organization
Resource Allocation
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Attention to Detail
Professionalism
Work Ethic
Information Gathering
Critical Thinking
Oral Communication
Conflict Management
Leadership
Organization
Resource Allocation
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Provide care for mentally ill or special needs individuals
Assist patients with hygiene or daily living activities
Assist individuals with mental or social disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Assist individuals with dressing, undressing, grooming, bathing, or other daily activities
Assist individuals with physical disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Feed food to individuals
Treat psychological disorders and issues
Position patients for treatment or examination
Administer non-intravenous medications
Perform emergency medical procedures
Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments
Operate therapeutic medical instruments or equipment
Assist patients with hygiene or daily living activities
Assist individuals with mental or social disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Assist individuals with dressing, undressing, grooming, bathing, or other daily activities
Assist individuals with physical disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Feed food to individuals
Treat psychological disorders and issues
Position patients for treatment or examination
Administer non-intravenous medications
Perform emergency medical procedures
Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments
Operate therapeutic medical instruments or equipment
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
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| Meal Preparation |
