Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician Program

Total 73 schools offer the Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician programs. Its average tuition & fees is $10,246. In public schools, the tuition & fees is $4,888 for State residents and $9,408 for out-of-state students. In private schools the costs for the Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician program is $21,639.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician is A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and other mental health care professionals, to provide direct patient care services, assist in developing and implementing treatment plans, administer medications, and perform related administrative functions. Includes instruction in mental health theory, applied psychopathology, patient communication and management, crisis intervention, psychotropic medication, mental health treatment procedures, substance abuse, record-keeping, clinical administrative skills, and applicable standards and regulations.

The annual average wage after completing Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician is $108,954 and hourly $21.30. This statistics is based on the employment and wage data (May 2019) from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Next table shows the possible occupation and job list with average income having Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician degree/certificate.