Mental Health Assistant
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.
At a Glance
Mental Health Assistant. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 1.7 years. Top skills: Mental Health, Communication, Management.
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Bachelor's degree
1.7 years
5
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Psychiatric Aides
Median Wage
$41,590/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-0.4%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (20)
Mental Health
Social Work
Psychiatry
Medical Records
Vital Signs
Management Training And Development
Nursing
Medical Terminology
Orthopedics
Special Needs Children
Therapeutic Interventions
Student Services
Statistics
Infection Control
Mental Diseases
Mental Health Interventions
De-escalation Techniques
Urinalysis
Common Skills (7)
Communication
Management
Punctuality
Advocacy
Computer Literacy
Clerical Works
Certifications (3)
First Aid Certification
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
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