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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.



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$39.1k

Annual median Salary

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Education

These occupations usually require a high school diploma.


46%

Some college, no degree

24%

High school diploma or equivalent

16%

Post-secondary certificate

Careers

Typical Job Titles

Mental Health Worker (MHW)

Psychiatric Aide

Residential Care Tech (Residential Care Technician)

Therapeutic Program Worker (TPW)

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