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Conway Regional
Mental Health Tech
Career Insights for Mental Health / Psychiatric Technician
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What they do
A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$33,171 / year median in Arkansas
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Mental Health Technicians provide support and supervision for the Adult Behavioral Psychology Department. The Tech ensure continuity of care and help to meet the department goals as directed by the health care team. The Tech will perform patient care activities in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. They will assist patients with personal hygiene, nutrition, elimination, skin care, use of equipment and other clinical and administrative tasks which are delegated and assigned. The Tech will perform delegated support functions and patient care duties that are within the scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel. The Tech will demonstrate a commitment to teamwork through effective collaboration efforts.