# Psychiatric Technician

Occupation

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A Psychiatric Technician works on the front lines of inpatient psychiatric units, residential treatment centers, or state hospitals, providing direct care and supervision to patients with mental illness or behavioral health conditions. Responsibilities include continuous patient monitoring, assisting nurses with medication administration support, and using de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to manage acute behavioral episodes safely. The role typically requires CPR/First Aid certification and proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) to document patient behavior and treatment response for the clinical team.

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Mental Health Assistant](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/mental-health-assistant), [Mental Health Technician](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/mental-health-technician)
- Often leads to: [Licensed Practical Nurse](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/licensed-practical-nurse)

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