Psychiatric Technology
Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.
– Pele
A psychiatric technician is a frontline healthcare professional who provides direct, hands-on care to individuals with mental health disorders, emotional conditions, or developmental disabilities. Working under the supervision of nurses, doctors, and psychiatrists, they monitor patient behavior, assist with daily living activities, and administer treatments in prison health system, or private and state mental hospitals.
What You’ll Study
- Selected Topics/Psychiatric Technology
- Psychiatric Technician – Work Experience
- Leadership Supervision and Ethics
- Nursing Science
- Developmental Disabilities
- Mental Disabilities
Catalog
Visit our catalog for more information about the degrees and certificates, courses, and program learning outcomes for students majoring in Psychiatric Technology.
Careers & Salary
Careers
- Psychiatric Aides
- Psychiatric Technicians
Salary
- Low: $46k
- Average: $61,050k
- High: $81k
Program Mapper
What Students Say
“I believe that all the faculty and staff at the Psychiatric Technology program help me achieve my goals. Without each and every one of the faculty, I would not be able to be successful in the program, and I am greatly thankful for their passion and dedication to the Psych Tech program and its students.”
Anthony Pansoy
Faculty
- Cynthia Acosta
- Marcus Marquardt
- Jaime Ramos
- Kathy Taula
Adjunct Faculty
- Kimberly Alofaituli
- Jane Boyce
- Shelley Freeman
- Arnold Franco
- Abby Roth Ison
- Jom Ison
Psychiatric Technology Department
Location: Technical Education 3/Health Science, Building 13, Room 200
Phone: (714) 484-7283
Department Chair: Cynthia Acosta, cacosta@cypresscollege.edu