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Psychiatric Aides

Role Overview

Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff. May assist with daily living activities, lead patients in educational and recreational activities, or accompany patients to and from examinations and treatments. May restrain violent patients. Includes psychiatric orderlies.

Recommended Majors

Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician. Health Aide.

Related Careers

Dental Assistants Healthcare Support Occupations Healthcare Support Workers, All Other Home Health Aides Home Health and Personal Care Aides Home Health and Personal Care Aides; and Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and Psychiatric Aides

Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
New Hampshire	$55,690
New York	$53,270
Massachusetts	$51,250
Washington	$51,080
Colorado	$50,690
Nevada	$50,250
Minnesota	$49,720
Rhode Island	$48,270
Illinois	$47,650
Alaska	$46,950
Oregon	$46,650
Vermont	$46,490
New Jersey	$46,390
Connecticut	$46,260
Texas	$45,780

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Median Annual Salary

$41,590

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-0.4%

Avg. annual openings

5.3k

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