Mental Health / Psychiatric Technicians

A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

About this Career

Average Salary

£30,422

New workers start at around £14,689. Normal pay is £30,422 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £45,167

Annual Openings

83

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Takes samples for clinical examination.
  • Performs related medical tasks including treating hair and scalp disorders and conducting tests on glaucoma patients.
  • Measures patients for, and fits them with, surgical appliances, hearing aids and artificial limbs.
  • Makes dentures, crowns, bridges, orthodontic and other dental appliances according to individual patient requirements.
  • Undertakes scaling and polishing of teeth, applies medicaments, carries out post-operative hygiene work and advises on preventative dentistry.
  • Operates equipment to diagnose and record or treat hearing, heart, brain, lung and kidney ailments.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Reading Comprehension 81%
Active Learning 78%
Critical Thinking 77%
Active Listening 76%
Learning Strategies 74%
Speaking 73%
Monitoring 72%
Writing 71%
Science 59%
Mathematics 57%