Psychiatric Technicians
O*NET Code: 29-2053.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Autism Behavior Technician (Autism Behavior Tech)Behavior Technician (Behavior Tech)Behavioral Health AssociateBehavioral Technician (Behavioral Tech)BHT (Behavioral Health Technician)CounselorHealth Care Technician (Health Care Tech)LPT (Licensed Psychiatric Technician)Mental Health AssociateMental Health SpecialistMental Health Technician (MHT)MHA (Mental Health Assistant)MHW (Mental Health Worker)Milieu TherapistPatient Care SpecialistPsychiatric AssistantPsychiatric Safety Tech (Psychiatric Safety Technician)Psychiatric Technician (PT)Psychology AssociatePsychology Technician (Psychology Tech)
⚡ Skills (17)
Social Perceptiveness4/100
Active Listening4/100
Monitoring4/100
Speaking4/100
Coordination4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Service Orientation4/100
Writing3/100
Instructing3/100
+ 7 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (13)
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0ADL Data Systems OptimumClinicals Electronic Health Record
Medical software
0Allscripts Sunrise
Medical software
0Cerner ProFile
Medical software
0Epic EpicCare Inpatient Clinical System
Medical software
0GE Healthcare Centricity EMR
Medical software
0ICANotes
Medical software
0InfoLogix HealthTrax Engine
Inventory management software
0MEDITECH Behavioral Health Clinicals
Medical software
0Netsmart Technologies Avatar Clinical Workstation CWS
Medical software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
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📊 Skills Comparison
Psychiatric Technicians → Mental Health Counselors
Transition Difficulty: Moderate (89% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (17)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 5
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 4Target: 5
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
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Service Orientation
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
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Persuasion
Current: 3Target: 4
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Learning Strategies
Current: 3Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 4Target: 3
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Negotiation
Current: 3Target: 3
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