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Psychiatric, Mental Health Services Technician

Central Florida Community College

  • A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and other mental health care professionals, to provide direct patient care services, assist in developing and implementing treatment plans, administer medications, and perform related administrative functions. Includes instruction in mental health theory, applied psychopathology, patient communication and management, crisis intervention, psychotropic medication, mental health treatment procedures, substance abuse, record-keeping, clinical administrative skills, and applicable standards and regulations. Find Colleges Offering Psychiatric, Mental Health Services Technician Degree.
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    • Job Description
      Care for mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed individuals, following physician instructions and hospital procedures. 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 medications and hypodermic injections.
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 62,098
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 60,073
      • Percent Job Growth: -3.3%
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Speech Recognition
      • Speech Clarity
    • Job Description
      Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff.
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 61,735
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 61,694
      • Percent Job Growth: -0.1%
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Speech Recognition
      • Speech Clarity
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    Psychiatric, Mental Health Services Technician
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