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Psychiatric aides and technicians help care for mentally ill, disabled,
or infirm people who are confined to hospitals, mental facilities, and
residential care facilities. They work under the supervision of mental
health professionals or nurses. They often work in hospitals, social
service centers, crisis centers, schools, and substance abuse facilities.
Psychiatric technicians usually have more formal training and responsibilities
than aides. Psychiatric aides and technicians often:
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| Average Salary: $12,000 - $24,000 | |
| Educational Requirements: | |
| Psychiatric aides need not always have a high school diploma or formal
training, however most employers prefer that they do.
Psychiatric technicians need a high school diploma and should have taken courses in English and science. A short training course or previous job experience as a psychiatric aide is often also required. |
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| For More Information: | |
| Contact a local psychiatric hospital or long-term care facility for additional information. | |
