Definition
Individuals who care for mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed individuals working under a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, social workers and therapists. In addition to helping patients dress, bathe, groom and eat, psychiatric aides socialize with them and lead them in educational and recreational activities. Psychiatric aides may play games such as cards with the patients, watch television with them or participate in group activities such as sports or field trips. They observe patients and report any physical or behavioral signs that might be important for the professional staff to know.
URL Name
YO-5000-6300
Third Level Code
YO-5000
Taxonomy Code
YO-5000.6300
Parent Code
YO-5000
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YO
Fourth Level Code
YO-5000-6300
Use References
Mental Health Assistants, Psychiatric Nursing Assistants, Behavioral Health Assistants
Publication Status
Online