[Core] [55% incumbents] Participate in recreational activities with patients, including card games, sports, or television viewing.
  DWAs: Engage patients in exercises or activities.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Listen and provide emotional support and encouragement to psychiatric patients.
  DWAs: Encourage patients during therapeutic activities.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Provide patients with cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disabilities with routine physical, emotional, psychological, or rehabilitation care under the direction of nursing or medical staff.
  DWAs: Care for patients with mental illnesses.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior and report observations to professional staff.
  DWAs: Monitor patients to detect health problems. | Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Organize, supervise, or encourage patient participation in social, educational, or recreational activities.
  DWAs: Encourage patients during therapeutic activities.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Provide patients with assistance in bathing, dressing, or grooming, demonstrating these skills as necessary.
  DWAs: Assist patients with daily activities.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Serve meals or feed patients needing assistance or persuasion.
  DWAs: Feed patients.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Clean and disinfect rooms and furnishings to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
  DWAs: Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Accompany patients to and from wards for medical or dental treatments, shopping trips, or religious or recreational events.
  DWAs: Accompany patients or clients on outings to provide assistance.

[Supplemental] [54% incumbents] Perform nursing duties, such as administering medications, measuring vital signs, collecting specimens, or drawing blood samples.
  DWAs: Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment. | Collect biological specimens from patients. | Give medications or immunizations.

[Supplemental] [54% incumbents] Interview patients upon admission and record information.
  DWAs: Interview patients to gather medical information. | Record vital statistics or other health information.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Restrain or aid patients as necessary to prevent injury.
  DWAs: Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, or social workers.
  DWAs: Confer with other professionals to plan patient care.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, treatments, or discharge plans.
  DWAs: Record vital statistics or other health information. | Maintain medical records.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Maintain patients' restrictions to assigned areas.
  DWAs: Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare activities. | Advise patients on healthcare system processes.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Aid patients in becoming accustomed to hospital routines.
  DWAs: Assist patients with hygiene or daily living activities. | Assist clients in handling details of daily life.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Complete administrative tasks, such as entering orders into computer, answering telephone calls, or maintaining medical or facility information.
  DWAs: Maintain medical records. | Perform clerical work in medical settings.

--- SKILLS ---
  Speaking (imp:3.88 lvl:3.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Listening (imp:3.75 lvl:3.12) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Monitoring (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Psychology (imp:4.05 lvl:4.46) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.58 lvl:4.06) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:3.13 lvl:3.57) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  English Language (imp:3.11 lvl:2.45) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administrative (imp:2.99 lvl:3.09) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.98 lvl:2.62) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.86 lvl:2.63) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administration and Management (imp:2.52 lvl:2.14) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.46 lvl:2.66) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Education and Training (imp:2.45 lvl:2.64) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.36 lvl:2.01) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.34 lvl:2.67) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.27 lvl:1.54) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Communications and Media (imp:2.21 lvl:1.91) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Mathematics (imp:2.06 lvl:1.47) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Foreign Language (imp:1.79 lvl:0.94) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Transportation (imp:1.79 lvl:1.14) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Law and Government (imp:1.75 lvl:0.96) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Telecommunications (imp:1.75 lvl:0.58) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Chemistry (imp:1.67 lvl:1.28) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.62) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  History and Archeology (imp:1.61) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Biology (imp:1.57 lvl:1.01) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.55 lvl:1.04) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Geography (imp:1.55 lvl:0.97) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Mechanical (imp:1.44 lvl:0.35) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Food Production (imp:1.43 lvl:0.68) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.35 lvl:0.48) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.30) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Building and Construction (imp:1.28) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Physics (imp:1.23 lvl:0.26) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Design (imp:1.14) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Production and Processing (imp:1.13) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:3.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Written Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Near Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Far Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Auditory Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Static Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Originality (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Response Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Reaction Time (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Stamina (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Visualization (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Control Precision (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Depth Perception (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Rate Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Night Vision (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.85 lvl:4.56) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.65 lvl:5.90) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.46 lvl:4.94) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.41 lvl:5.07) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.35 lvl:4.91) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.15 lvl:5.10) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.11 lvl:4.56) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:4.09 lvl:4.85) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.07 lvl:4.31) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.03 lvl:5.01) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.87 lvl:4.34) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.81 lvl:3.62) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.74 lvl:4.58) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.72 lvl:3.49) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.68 lvl:4.40) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.59 lvl:3.27) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.40 lvl:3.65) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.31 lvl:3.69) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.18 lvl:2.33) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.15 lvl:2.61) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.12 lvl:2.93) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.03 lvl:3.46) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.98 lvl:3.58) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Working with Computers (imp:2.96 lvl:2.93) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.90 lvl:2.10) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.89 lvl:3.03) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.84 lvl:2.98) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.83 lvl:2.84) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.78 lvl:3.27) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Processing Information (imp:2.78 lvl:3.25) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.69 lvl:3.36) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.68 lvl:2.98) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.50 lvl:2.09) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.45 lvl:1.96) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.10 lvl:1.99) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.08 lvl:2.14) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.97 lvl:1.71) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.92 lvl:1.55) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.76 lvl:1.17) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.69 lvl:1.24) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.34 lvl:0.55) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:6.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Control (imp:5.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:4.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Empathy (imp:3.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Empathy (imp:3.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cooperation (imp:2.64) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.63) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.63) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Sincerity (imp:2.31) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Social Orientation (imp:2.26) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Integrity (imp:2.21) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Optimism (imp:2.14) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Optimism (imp:2.00) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Perseverance (imp:1.94) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Adaptability (imp:1.79) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.79) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.63) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Humility (imp:1.56) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.26) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.05) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Sincerity (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Initiative (imp:0.92) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.63) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.35) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.04) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.10) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.88 lvl:3.25) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Coordination (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Instructing (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Persuasion (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Programming (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 35,520
  annual_median    : $44,910
  annual_pct10     : $32,090
  annual_pct25     : $37,750
  annual_pct75     : $49,950
  annual_pct90     : $60,440
  annual_mean      : $45,690
  hourly_median    : $21.59

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Minnesota ($55,040)
  lowest_state     : Alabama ($27,150)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.027x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (39 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   27,290  median: $  44,990
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    7,300  median: $  44,230
  Educational Services                     emp:      440  median: $  74,430
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      270  median: $  42,830
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      190  median: $  40,730
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:       40  median: $  53,040

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (6 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   27,290  median: $  44,990
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    7,300  median: $  44,230
  Educational Services                     emp:      440  median: $  74,430
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      270  median: $  42,830
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      190  median: $  40,730
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:       40  median: $  53,040

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Psychiatric rehabilitation, also known as psychosocial rehabilitation, and sometimes simplified to psych rehab by providers, is the process of restoration of community functioning and well-being of an individual diagnosed in mental health or emotional disorder and who may be considered to have a psychiatric disability.
Society affects the psychology of an individual by setting a number of rules, expectations and laws. 
Psychiatric rehabilitation work is undertaken by rehabilitation counselors (especially the individuals educated in psychiatric rehabilitation), licensed professional counselors (who work in the mental health field), psych rehab consultants or specialists (in private businesses), university level Masters and PhD levels, classes of related disciplines in mental health (psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists) and community support or allied health workers represented in the new direct support professional workforce in the United States (e.g., psychiatric aides).
These workers seek to effect changes in a person's environment and in a person's ability to deal with his/her environment, so as to facilitate improvement in symptoms or personal distress and life outcomes. These services often "combine pharmacologic treatment (often required for program admission), independent living and social skills training, psychological support to clients and their families, housing, vocational rehabilitation and employment, social support and network enhancement and access to leisure activities." The key role of professionals is to generate insight about the illness with the help of demonstration of symptoms and prognosis to the patients. There is often a focus on challenging stigma and prejudice to enable social inclusion, on working collaboratively in order to empower clients, and sometimes on a goal of full recovery. The latter is now widely known as a recovery approach or model. Recovery is a process rather than an outcome. It is a personal journey that is about the rediscovery of self in the process of learning to live with the debilitations of the illness rather than being defined by illness with hope, planning and community engagement.
Yet, new in these fields is a person-centered approach to recovery and client-centered therapy based upon Carl Rogers. and user-service direction (as approved in the U.S. by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services).


== Definition ==

Psychiatric rehabilitation is not a practice but a field of academic study or discipline, similar to social work or political science; other definitions may place it as a specialty of community rehabilitation or physical medicine and rehabilitation. It is aligned with the community support development of the National Institute on Mental Health begun in the 1970s, and is marked by a rigorous tradition of research, training and technical assistance, and information dissemination regarding a critical population group (e.g., psychiatric disability) in the US and worldwide. The field is responsible for developing and testing new models of community service for this population group.
The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association provides this definition of psychiatric rehabilitation: 

Psychiatric rehabilitation promotes recovery, full community integration, and improved quality of life for persons who have been diagnosed with any mental health condition that seriously impairs their ability to lead meaningful lives. Psychiatric rehabilitation services are collaborative, person-directed and individualized. These services are an essential element of the health care and human services spectrum, and should be evidence-based. They focus on helping individuals develop skills and access resources needed to increase their capacity to be successful and satisfied in the living, working, learning, and social environments of their choice.
The term was added to the U.S. National Library of Medicine's Medical Subject Headings in 2016. There, psychiatric rehabilitation is defined as a:

Specialty field that promotes recovery, community functioning, and increased well-being of individuals diagnosed with mental disorders that impair their ability to live meaningful lives.


== History ==
From the 1960s and 1970s, the process of de-institutionalization meant that many more individuals with mental health problems were able to live in their communities rather than being confined to mental institutions. Medication and psychotherapy were the two major treatment approaches, with little attention given to supporting and facilitating daily functioning and social interaction. Therapeutic interventions often had little impact on daily living, socialization and work opportunities. There were often barriers to social inclusion in the form of stigma and prejudice.
Psychiatric rehabilitation work emerged with the aim of helping the community integration and independence of individuals with mental health problems. "Psychiatric rehabilitation" and "psychosocial rehabilitation" became used interchangeably, as terms for the same practice. These approaches may merge with or conflict with approaches based in the psychiatric survivors movement, including the concept of user-controlled personal assistance services.
In the 1980s, the US Department of Education, National Institute on Disability Research and Rehabilitation, revised a Rehabilitation Research and Training Center program to meet the new needs in the community of special population groups. A priority center, published in the Federal Register, was the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center in Psychiatric Disabilities (awarded to William Anthony's Boston University Center). As of 2015, it remains a priority center, providing nationwide assistance and serving as flagship center internationally.
With the founding of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Canada in 2004, the professional organization International Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services (IAPSRS) changed its name to United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (USPRA) and the trend is toward the use of "psychiatric rehabilitation". In 2013, USPRA removed the national designation from its name, becoming the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (PRA).


=== Academic discipline ===

In 2012, Temple University was funded in the field of psychiatric disabilities for a national center with the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), United States Department of Education, having this population group as a priority. Boston University's Center on Psychiatric Rehabilitation's director is President-Elect of the NAARTC program and Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Sargent College) awards a Rehabilitation Science Doctor of Science (ScD) degree in the field in which it awards no separate mental health specialty degree (such as occupational therapy). Master' program in psychiatric rehabilitation was part of an MA degree in rehabilitation counseling in the School of Education, Syracuse University and courses were funded in part through the federal Rehabilitation Research and Training Program (now part of National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research).


== Theory ==
The theoretical base for psychosocial then psychiatric rehabilitation is community support theory as the foundational theory; it is aligned with integration and community integration theories, psychosocial theories, and the rehabilitation and educational paradigms. Its fluid nature is due to variability in development and integration into other essential fields such as family support theories (for this population group) which has already developed its own evidence-based parent education models.
The concept of psychiatric rehabilitation is associated with the field of community rehabilitation and later on social psychiatry and is not based on a medical model of disability or the concept of mental illness which is often 

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Psychiatric Aides assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients in healthcare settings, working under the supervision of nursing and medical staff. They provide daily living assistance, lead therapeutic activities, and monitor patient behavior for safety. This entry-level healthcare support role requires strong interpersonal skills and emotional resilience to work with vulnerable populations.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Psychiatric Aides start their shift by checking on assigned patients and monitoring for unusual or harmful behavior, reporting observations to professional staff. They assist patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding, demonstrating these skills when necessary. Throughout the day, they organize and supervise recreational activities like card games or sports, providing emotional support and encouragement. They document patient interactions, complete physical checks, and maintain clean, safe environments by disinfecting rooms and furnishings. The role involves accompanying patients to medical treatments or recreational events, and performing basic nursing duties like measuring vital signs or collecting specimens.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess high dependability and integrity, as patient safety depends on consistent, trustworthy care. Strong social orientation and cooperation skills are essential for working effectively with both patients and healthcare teams. The role demands emotional self-control and resilience when dealing with challenging behaviors or distressing situations. Successful psychiatric aides have natural empathy and social perceptiveness, allowing them to read patient needs and provide appropriate support. They must be comfortable with hands-on caregiving and maintain professional boundaries while showing genuine compassion.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most psychiatric aides enter the field with a high school diploma (24.2%) or some college coursework (45.7%), though post-secondary certificates in healthcare or related fields (16.5%) can provide an advantage. Many positions provide on-the-job training in patient care techniques, safety protocols, and documentation procedures. Prior experience in customer service, caregiving, or volunteer work with vulnerable populations can be valuable preparation for this role.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Psychiatric Aides can advance to psychiatric technician roles with additional education and certification, which offer higher wages and more clinical responsibilities. Some transition into nursing by pursuing LPN or RN programs, leveraging their hands-on patient care experience. Others may specialize in areas like occupational therapy assistance, physical therapy assistance, or move into administrative roles within mental health facilities.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, psychiatric aides earn a median annual wage of $44,910, with entry-level positions starting around $32,090 and experienced workers earning up to $60,440. The field employs 35,520 workers nationally, with significant geographic wage variation from Alabama ($27,150) to Minnesota ($55,040). Healthcare and social assistance organizations employ the majority (27,290 workers), followed by government agencies (7,300). Job Zone 2 classification indicates this role requires minimal preparation, making it accessible for career changers and new workforce entrants.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Psychiatric aide roles have low automation risk due to their emphasis on human connection, emotional support, and complex interpersonal skills. While technology may assist with documentation and monitoring, the core activities of providing empathy, reading social cues, and adapting care approaches require distinctly human capabilities that remain difficult to automate.

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