- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job 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.
Psychiatric Technicians spend a lot of their time Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings. They are naturally good at Problem Sensitivity, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, and Deductive Reasoning. Psychiatric Technicians are typically characterized as being Social and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Psychology, Therapy and Counseling, and Customer and Personal Service and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Social Perceptiveness.
Work Activities
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Assisting and Caring for Others
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Performing General Physical Activities
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Handling and Moving Objects
Getting Information
Documenting/Recording Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Scheduling Work and Activities
Training and Teaching Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Processing Information
Thinking Creatively
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Interacting With Computers
Performing Administrative Activities
Developing and Building Teams
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Selling or Influencing Others
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Controlling Machines and Processes
Staffing Organizational Units
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Abilities
Problem Sensitivity
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Deductive Reasoning
Written Expression
Written Comprehension
Near Vision
Speech Clarity
Inductive Reasoning
Speech Recognition
Information Ordering
Selective Attention
Originality
Category Flexibility
Far Vision
Flexibility of Closure
Perceptual Speed
Fluency of Ideas
Static Strength
Finger Dexterity
Time Sharing
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Visualization
Explosive Strength
Stamina
Manual Dexterity
Trunk Strength
Memorization
Gross Body Coordination
Mathematical Reasoning
Visual Color Discrimination
Multilimb Coordination
Control Precision
Auditory Attention
Hearing Sensitivity
Number Facility
Reaction Time
Response Orientation
Speed of Closure
Gross Body Equilibrium
Extent Flexibility
Speed of Limb Movement
Dynamic Strength
Rate Control
Depth Perception
Spatial Orientation
Sound Localization
Peripheral Vision
Glare Sensitivity
Night Vision
Interests
Social
Realistic
Enterprising
Investigative
Conventional
Artistic
Knowledge
Psychology
Therapy and Counseling
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Sociology and Anthropology
Education and Training
Public Safety and Security
Philosophy and Theology
Computers and Electronics
Clerical
Medicine and Dentistry
Administration and Management
Communications and Media
Mathematics
Personnel and Human Resources
Law and Government
Chemistry
Transportation
Geography
Foreign Language
History and Archeology
Fine Arts
Production and Processing
Telecommunications
Food Production
Biology
Sales and Marketing
Economics and Accounting
Physics
Engineering and Technology
Mechanical
Design
Building and Construction
Wages
California
$53,060
Connecticut
$46,520
District of Columbia
$44,770
New Jersey
$43,230
Rhode Island
$40,510
Oregon
$39,670
New York
$37,760
Vermont
$37,080
Washington
$35,690
Maryland
$35,360
Illinois
$35,160
Wisconsin
$35,040
Pennsylvania
$33,290
Kansas
$30,750
Ohio
$30,550
Colorado
$29,920
Arizona
$29,450
Alaska
$29,320
Iowa
$28,820
Michigan
$28,520
Wyoming
$28,450
North Dakota
$28,250
New Hampshire
$28,220
Idaho
$27,610
North Carolina
$26,870
Minnesota
$26,730
New Mexico
$26,700
Indiana
$26,510
Georgia
$25,800
Nevada
$25,640
Oklahoma
$25,380
Louisiana
$25,280
Maine
$25,150
Missouri
$25,020
Nebraska
$24,990
Virginia
$24,520
Florida
$24,410
West Virginia
$24,180
Montana
$24,120
South Carolina
$23,780
Mississippi
$23,720
Kentucky
$23,300
Utah
$23,270
Alabama
$22,340
Arkansas
$21,300
Puerto Rico
$19,550
Texas
$18,110
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Social Perceptiveness
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Speaking
Service Orientation
Active Listening
Coordination
Learning Strategies
Active Learning
Writing
Negotiation
Persuasion
Judgment and Decision Making
Complex Problem Solving
Instructing
Time Management
Management of Personnel Resources
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Operation Monitoring
Quality Control Analysis
Mathematics
Operation and Control
Science
Troubleshooting
Technology Design
Programming
Work Values
Relationships
Support
Working Conditions
Independence
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Stress Tolerance
Concern for Others
Self Control
Social Orientation
Integrity
Dependability
Adaptability/Flexibility
Cooperation
Attention to Detail
Initiative
Achievement/Effort
Persistence
Leadership
Analytical Thinking
Innovation
Independence
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Face-to-Face Discussions
Work With Work Group or Team
Telephone
Contact With Others
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Physical Proximity
Frequency of Decision Making
Coordinate or Lead Others
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With External Customers
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Consequence of Error
Freedom to Make Decisions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Letters and Memos
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Spend Time Standing
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Sitting
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Public Speaking
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Level of Competition
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Degree of Automation
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Work Schedules
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Electronic Mail
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Never-
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Public Speaking
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Time Pressure
Spend Time Sitting
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Telephone
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Walking and Running
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Standing
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Time Pressure
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Letters and Memos
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Public Speaking
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Under Cover
Electronic Mail
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Telephone
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Telephone
Frequency of Decision Making
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Under Cover
Face-to-Face Discussions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Electronic Mail
Public Speaking
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Contaminants
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Public Speaking
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
Electronic Mail
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
Provide nursing, psychiatric and personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed or mentally retarded patients.
Observe and influence patients' behavior, communicating and interacting with them and teaching, counseling and befriending them.
Encourage patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational, and other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills and develop social relationships.
Take and record measures of patients' physical condition, using devices such as thermometers and blood pressure gauges.
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.
Develop and teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence.
Aid patients in performing tasks such as bathing and keeping beds, clothing and living areas clean.
Restrain violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required.
Lead prescribed individual or group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures.
- Importance Supplemental-
Issue medications from dispensary and maintain records in accordance with specified procedures.
Administer oral medications and hypodermic injections, following physician's prescriptions and hospital procedures.
Interview new patients to complete admission forms, to assess their mental health status and to obtain their mental health and treatment history.
Contact patients' relatives to arrange family conferences.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Observe and influence patients' behavior, communicating and interacting with them and teaching, counseling and befriending them.
Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
Restrain violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required.
Develop and teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence.
Take and record measures of patients' physical condition, using devices such as thermometers and blood pressure gauges.
Provide nursing, psychiatric and personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed or mentally retarded patients.
Encourage patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational, and other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills and develop social relationships.
Aid patients in performing tasks such as bathing and keeping beds, clothing and living areas clean.
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.
Lead prescribed individual or group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Interview new patients to complete admission forms, to assess their mental health status and to obtain their mental health and treatment history.
Issue medications from dispensary and maintain records in accordance with specified procedures.
Contact patients' relatives to arrange family conferences.
Administer oral medications and hypodermic injections, following physician's prescriptions and hospital procedures.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Aid patients in performing tasks such as bathing and keeping beds, clothing and living areas clean.
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, and other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills and develop social relationships.
Develop and teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence.
Lead prescribed individual or group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures.
Provide nursing, psychiatric and personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed or mentally retarded patients.
Take and record measures of patients' physical condition, using devices such as thermometers and blood pressure gauges.
Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
Observe and influence patients' behavior, communicating and interacting with them and teaching, counseling and befriending them.
Restrain violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Interview new patients to complete admission forms, to assess their mental health status and to obtain their mental health and treatment history.
Administer oral medications and hypodermic injections, following physician's prescriptions and hospital procedures.
Contact patients' relatives to arrange family conferences.
Issue medications from dispensary and maintain records in accordance with specified procedures.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Observe and influence patients' behavior, communicating and interacting with them and teaching, counseling and befriending them.
Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
Provide nursing, psychiatric and personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed or mentally retarded patients.
Encourage patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational, and other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills and develop social relationships.
Develop and teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence.
Aid patients in performing tasks such as bathing and keeping beds, clothing and living areas clean.
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.
Take and record measures of patients' physical condition, using devices such as thermometers and blood pressure gauges.
Lead prescribed individual or group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures.
Restrain violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Issue medications from dispensary and maintain records in accordance with specified procedures.
Administer oral medications and hypodermic injections, following physician's prescriptions and hospital procedures.
Contact patients' relatives to arrange family conferences.
Interview new patients to complete admission forms, to assess their mental health status and to obtain their mental health and treatment history.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Restrain violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required.
Lead prescribed individual or group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures.
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.
Develop and teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence.
Aid patients in performing tasks such as bathing and keeping beds, clothing and living areas clean.
Encourage patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational, and other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills and develop social relationships.
Provide nursing, psychiatric and personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed or mentally retarded patients.
Take and record measures of patients' physical condition, using devices such as thermometers and blood pressure gauges.
Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
Observe and influence patients' behavior, communicating and interacting with them and teaching, counseling and befriending them.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Contact patients' relatives to arrange family conferences.
Interview new patients to complete admission forms, to assess their mental health status and to obtain their mental health and treatment history.
Administer oral medications and hypodermic injections, following physician's prescriptions and hospital procedures.
Issue medications from dispensary and maintain records in accordance with specified procedures.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Restrain violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required.
Take and record measures of patients' physical condition, using devices such as thermometers and blood pressure gauges.
Lead prescribed individual or group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures.
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.
Develop and teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence.
Aid patients in performing tasks such as bathing and keeping beds, clothing and living areas clean.
Encourage patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational, and other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills and develop social relationships.
Provide nursing, psychiatric and personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed or mentally retarded patients.
Observe and influence patients' behavior, communicating and interacting with them and teaching, counseling and befriending them.
Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Contact patients' relatives to arrange family conferences.
Interview new patients to complete admission forms, to assess their mental health status and to obtain their mental health and treatment history.
Issue medications from dispensary and maintain records in accordance with specified procedures.
Administer oral medications and hypodermic injections, following physician's prescriptions and hospital procedures.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Restrain violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required.
Aid patients in performing tasks such as bathing and keeping beds, clothing and living areas clean.
Lead prescribed individual or group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures.
Provide nursing, psychiatric and personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed or mentally retarded patients.
Develop and teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence.
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.
Take and record measures of patients' physical condition, using devices such as thermometers and blood pressure gauges.
Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
Encourage patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational, and other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills and develop social relationships.
Observe and influence patients' behavior, communicating and interacting with them and teaching, counseling and befriending them.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Contact patients' relatives to arrange family conferences.
Interview new patients to complete admission forms, to assess their mental health status and to obtain their mental health and treatment history.
Administer oral medications and hypodermic injections, following physician's prescriptions and hospital procedures.
Issue medications from dispensary and maintain records in accordance with specified procedures.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Take and record measures of patients' physical condition, using devices such as thermometers and blood pressure gauges.
Develop and teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence.
Observe and influence patients' behavior, communicating and interacting with them and teaching, counseling and befriending them.
Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
Aid patients in performing tasks such as bathing and keeping beds, clothing and living areas clean.
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, and other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills and develop social relationships.
Lead prescribed individual or group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures.
Provide nursing, psychiatric and personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed or mentally retarded patients.
Restrain violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Issue medications from dispensary and maintain records in accordance with specified procedures.
Administer oral medications and hypodermic injections, following physician's prescriptions and hospital procedures.
Interview new patients to complete admission forms, to assess their mental health status and to obtain their mental health and treatment history.
Contact patients' relatives to arrange family conferences.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Restrain violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required.
Lead prescribed individual or group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures.
Develop and teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence.
Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
Take and record measures of patients' physical condition, using devices such as thermometers and blood pressure gauges.
Aid patients in performing tasks such as bathing and keeping beds, clothing and living areas clean.
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, and other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills and develop social relationships.
Observe and influence patients' behavior, communicating and interacting with them and teaching, counseling and befriending them.
Provide nursing, psychiatric and personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed or mentally retarded patients.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Interview new patients to complete admission forms, to assess their mental health status and to obtain their mental health and treatment history.
Administer oral medications and hypodermic injections, following physician's prescriptions and hospital procedures.
Contact patients' relatives to arrange family conferences.
Issue medications from dispensary and maintain records in accordance with specified procedures.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master
Master's Degree
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession
Doctoral Degree