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Military Psychiatric Assistants
Median Salary
88,044
Workforce Count
1,222
In-Demand
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Psychiatric assistants help psychiatrists or other healthcare professionals with diagnosing, preventing, and treating mental disorders. Psychiatric assistants may work in outpatient or inpatient settings and are available to help service members suffering from combat-related disorders along with their families. They interview and observe patients and provide them with counseling. Often these professionals represent the front lines of treatment for service members suffering with psychological conditions.
What is the work environment like?
Psychiatric assistants work in hospitals and clinics on land or aboard ships. In combat situations, they may work in mobile field hospitals.
How many people have this role in the Military?
1,222
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$74,041
2 Years
$101,217
6 Years
$135,993
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Psychiatric assistants in the Military will gain skills through classroom study, laboratory demonstrations, practical exercises, and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training may include:
- Patient care techniques
- Emergency medical treatment
- Working on a medical team
- Clinical laboratory procedures
- Medical management information systems
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
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Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interests
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Psychology
- Therapy and Counseling
- Customer and Personal Service
- Education and Training
- Computers and Electronics
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Social
You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.
Investigative
You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.
RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.
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