Psychiatric Aides
Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff.
About the profession
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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Based on the Psychiatric Aides role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Trainee Psychiatric Aide → Technician Psychiatric Aide → Senior Technician Psychiatric Aide → Lead Technician Psychiatric Aide
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
55K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $27,660 - $34,555/year With equity/bonuses: $30,426 - $41,466 Top markets (SF/NYC): $31,809 - $41,466 Execute core tasks using Speaking under…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Participate in recreational activities with patients, including card games, sports, or television viewing.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $19,362 - $31,100 Year 2-3: Junior level $34,555 - $39,378 Year 4-6: Mid level $39,378 - $42,694 Year 7-10: Senior level $42,694 - $50,762 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Psychiatric Aide genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Speaking and Social Perceptiveness You communicate clearly with diverse…
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