How do they match: Psychiatric Aides

  • Health Service Worker
  • Behavioral Health Aide
  • Behavioral Health Assistant
  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
  • Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician
  • Mental Health Admin
  • Mental Health Administrator
  • Mental Health Aide
  • Mental Health Assistant
  • Mental Health Associate
  • Mental Health Counselor
  • Mental Health Orderly
  • Mental Health Program Assistant
  • Mental Health Technician
  • Mental Health Worker

  • 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.

  • Clean and disinfect rooms and furnishings to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
  • Participate in recreational activities with patients, including card games, sports, or television viewing.
  • Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, or social workers.

  • Monitor patients to detect health problems.
  • Record vital statistics or other health information.