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Mental Health Technology Careers and Jobs

Select, Find and Prepare for Mental Health Technology Careers and Jobs - all on one page

For people interested in mental health work who want a faster entry point than a counseling or psychology license. Use the tools below to see which mental health technology roles fit your background and goals.

This major prepares students for direct-care behavioral health roles that support licensed clinicians, typically requiring less schooling than a counseling license. Use the tools below to explore Mental Health Technology-related job titles sorted by growth rate, salary, or required education. You can start with entry points like Mental Health Technician, or look ahead to advanced roles such as Case Manager or Clinical Supervisor. Along the way, you will see specific certifications, such as Certified Behavioral Health Technician, that can help you move up the career ladder.



4 Steps to Use This Page: 1-Explore Careers of Intrerest 2-See Job Listings Matched to Career 3-Prepare for the Career 4-See External Career Resources

Here is a short Helper Video External Link

This page will take you through 4 steps to (1) Select from Mental Health Technology careers/jobs, (2) Find Mental Health Technology job listings, (3) Prepare for Mental Health Technology careers, and (4) Provide Mental Health Technology career-specific resources.

Step 1: Select a Career/Job: This page starts with 4 ways for you to identify and select from listings of Mental Health Technology careers/jobs:
A) Fastest Growing Mental Health Technology Careers - 2023 to 2033 (est.)
These listings are based on job growth estimates and helps you to identify the fastest growing and evolving Mental Health Technology careers. Some careers may not initially seem related to Mental Health Technology, so relevant Mental Health Technology jobs are listed alongside each listing. This can also help us to identify which careers (bottom of the listing) may have negative growth - perhaps due to automation or planned obsolescence.
B) Median Annual Salary U.S. Mental Health Technology Careers
These listings are sorted (descending) by median annual salary in the U.S. This may help us to identify our ideal career. We may not qualify at this time for the desired career, but this listing and the results provided can help us to explore job details, as well as learn how to appropriately prepare for the career.
C) Mental Health Technology Career Ladders (Educational Requirements)
These listings will help us to identify Mental Health Technology careers sorted by educational requirements (with the most difficult to obtain listed first). This may help us to identify career ladders (as we scroll down the list), and help us to get jobs that we qualify for now.
D) Select From a Listing of 90 Mental Health Technology Jobs.
The list may be quite long. There are two ways you might like to use this list:
1) Filter - As you enter a word, you will filter (limit) the list of job titles
2) Browse the list (Don't Filter) - You can simply explore the list of job titles. There may be many that you might never have considered to be of interest.
Once you have identified a job title of interest, simply click on it.

Step 2: Find a Job: After you have selected a career/job title above, you will see a form asking for your location. You will see several radio selection choices to utilize the job search site of your choice.

Step 3: Prepare For a Career: In this section you will gain access to detailed information to help you prepare for the chosen career. Information may include (not every career choice includes all of the elements below - updates occur quarterly):
Core Duties: Lists the primary worker-related tasks performed in this occupation
Supplemental Duties: Lists additional tasks that are performed but are secondary to the core duties
Work Activities: Summarizes the broad types of behaviors and actions related to this career
Specific Work Activities: Provides more granular day-to-day activities tied to the work performed
Essential Skills: Provides foundational skills that are core to performing this specific occupation
Transferable Skills: Provides career-portable skills that can be applied across multiple occupations and industries
Day-in-the-Life Summaries: Provides a snapshot of the key activities performed on a typical workday in this career
Knowledge Required: Provides the requirements regarding the acquisition of facts and principles
Software Skills: Lists software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized by category and priority
Preparation Required: Provides a summary of the required experience and education
Education Required: Detailed breakdown of the education required
Training and Experience Required: Detailed breakdown of the training and Training and Experience Required
Local Salary Information: Provides national and local salary ranges
Certifications: Provides appropriate government and private-sector certifications and/or credentials that may be required
Professional Associations: Provides professional associations that are related to the career selected
Job Listings: Provides links to active current job listings for the selected career, along with multiple similar job titles to explore. All information appears on this page without navigating away.
Related Careers to Consider: Lists up to 20 careers that might be of interest to you (related to your initial choice - what they do, what they know, and what they're called), ranked by best fit.

** If you clicked on a link from section D (as described in Step 1 above), you will see one or more links to an occupation that is usually a bit more general than your initial job selection - the link(s) is directly related to the specific job you identified through your prior selections.
*NOTE: It is possible that there may not be a career path identified for the specific job you selected in Step 1. If this is the case, scroll up the page and click on a different career/job.

Step 4: Career-Specific Resources (detailed and constantly updated): Continue to scroll down the page and you will find tabs that provide detailed (updated) links specific to the career you selected. This information includes:
Videos: Provides a listing of video links related to this career. A great way to get a quick overview of the occupation.
Resumes: Sources for resume materials and techniques. This can help to get you started.
Job Description: Sources that provide job descriptions, which are vital to resume and interview preparation.
Interviews: Provides links that can help you to prepare for and successfully complete the job interview. Can also assist with coffee chats.
Step by Step: Provides links to resources that can help to organize the career search process.
LinkedIn: One of the best professional social media sites that provides links, opportunities, and networking specifically for careers and career development.




Step 1 of 4: Select a Career/Job

18 Mental Health Technology careers are listed below (sorted by Percentage Change in Total Job Openings - 2023 to 2033 est.). Mental Health Technology-related jobs specific to each career are also provided. This shows which careers are emerging and growing the fastest. Please Scroll and Select below:

Occupations U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033 (% change) Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs

Nurse Practitioners 52.2% Psychiatric Mental Health NP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner); Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Occupation: Nurse Practitioners U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 52.2% Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Psychiatric Mental Health NP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner); Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Medical and Health Services Managers 32.5% Mental Health Program Manager
Occupation: Medical and Health Services Managers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 32.5% Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Mental Health Program Manager
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 24.3% Mental Health Aides Teacher; Psychiatric Aides Teacher
Occupation: Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 24.3% Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Mental Health Aides Teacher; Psychiatric Aides Teacher
Community Health Workers 21% Mental Health Advocate
Occupation: Community Health Workers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 21% Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Mental Health Advocate
Social and Community Service Managers 15.2% Psychiatric Social Worker Supervisor
Occupation: Social and Community Service Managers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 15.2% Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Psychiatric Social Worker Supervisor
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 14.9% Community Mental Health Social Worker; Community Mental Health Worker; Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP); Mental Health Case Manager; Mental Health Clinician; Mental Health Practitioner; Mental Health Professional; Mental Health Social Worker; Mental Health Therapist; Mental Health Worker; Psychiatric Social Worker; Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
Occupation: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 14.9% Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Community Mental Health Social Worker; Community Mental Health Worker; Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP); Mental Health Case Manager; Mental Health Clinician; Mental Health Practitioner; Mental Health Professional; Mental Health Social Worker; Mental Health Therapist; Mental Health Worker; Psychiatric Social Worker; Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
Psychiatric Technicians 12.8% LPT (Licensed Psychiatric Technician); Mental Health Associate; Mental Health Specialist; Mental Health Technician (MHT); MHA (Mental Health Assistant); MHW (Mental Health Worker); Psychiatric Assistant; Psychiatric Safety Tech (Psychiatric Safety Technician); Psychiatric Technician (PT)
Occupation: Psychiatric Technicians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 12.8% Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: LPT (Licensed Psychiatric Technician); Mental Health Associate; Mental Health Specialist; Mental Health Technician (MHT); MHA (Mental Health Assistant); MHW (Mental Health Worker); Psychiatric Assistant; Psychiatric Safety Tech (Psychiatric Safety Technician); Psychiatric Technician (PT)
Psychiatrists 12.5% Mental Health Physician; Psychiatric Physician; Psychiatric RN (Psychiatric Registered Nurse)
Occupation: Psychiatrists U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 12.5% Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Mental Health Physician; Psychiatric Physician; Psychiatric RN (Psychiatric Registered Nurse)
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 10.6% Environmental Health Officer (EHO)
Occupation: Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 10.6% Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Environmental Health Officer (EHO)
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 10.6% Psychiatric Secretary
Occupation: Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 10.6% Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Psychiatric Secretary
Rehabilitation Counselors 10.4% Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor; Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Coordinator (PRSC)
Occupation: Rehabilitation Counselors U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 10.4% Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor; Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Coordinator (PRSC)
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 9% EHS Coordinator (Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator); Environmental Health and Safety Technician (Environmental Health and Safety Tech); Environmental Health Technologist
Occupation: Occupational Health and Safety Technicians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 9% Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: EHS Coordinator (Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator); Environmental Health and Safety Technician (Environmental Health and Safety Tech); Environmental Health Technologist
Registered Nurses 9% Psychiatric RN (Psychiatric Registered Nurse)
Occupation: Registered Nurses U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 9% Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Psychiatric RN (Psychiatric Registered Nurse)
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 8.4% Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (EHS Specialist); Environmental Health Specialist; Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)
Occupation: Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 8.4% Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (EHS Specialist); Environmental Health Specialist; Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)
Psychiatric Aides 7.4% Mental Health Aide (MHA); Mental Health Assistant; Mental Health Associate; Mental Health Orderly; Mental Health Program Assistant; Mental Health Worker (MHW); Neuropsychiatric Aide; Psychiatric Aide; Psychiatric Assistant; Psychiatric Attendant; Psychiatric Nursing Aide; Psychiatric Orderly; Psychiatric Technician Assistant (Psychiatric Tech Assistant)
Occupation: Psychiatric Aides U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 7.4% Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Mental Health Aide (MHA); Mental Health Assistant; Mental Health Associate; Mental Health Orderly; Mental Health Program Assistant; Mental Health Worker (MHW); Neuropsychiatric Aide; Psychiatric Aide; Psychiatric Assistant; Psychiatric Attendant; Psychiatric Nursing Aide; Psychiatric Orderly; Psychiatric Technician Assistant (Psychiatric Tech Assistant)
Orderlies 7.2% Psychiatric Orderly
Occupation: Orderlies U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 7.2% Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Psychiatric Orderly
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 7% EHS Officer (Environmental Health and Safety Officer); EHS Specialist (Environmental Health and Safety Specialist); Environmental Health Inspector; Environmental Health Sanitarian; Environmental Health Technologist
Occupation: Occupational Health and Safety Specialists U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 7% Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: EHS Officer (Environmental Health and Safety Officer); EHS Specialist (Environmental Health and Safety Specialist); Environmental Health Inspector; Environmental Health Sanitarian; Environmental Health Technologist
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 6.1% EHS Intern (Environmental Health and Safety Intern); Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator (EHS Coordinator); Environmental Health and Safety Engineer (EHS Engineer); Environmental Health and Safety Manager; Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (EHS Specialist)
Occupation: Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 6.1% Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: EHS Intern (Environmental Health and Safety Intern); Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator (EHS Coordinator); Environmental Health and Safety Engineer (EHS Engineer); Environmental Health and Safety Manager; Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (EHS Specialist)

24 Mental Health Technology careers are listed below (sorted by U.S. National Median Salary). Mental Health Technology-related jobs specific to each occupation are also provided. Please Scroll and Select below::

Occupations National Median Salary Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs

Psychiatrists $ 239,200+ Mental Health Physician; Psychiatric Physician; Psychiatric RN (Psychiatric Registered Nurse)
Occupation: Psychiatrists National Median Salary: $ 239,200+ Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Mental Health Physician; Psychiatric Physician; Psychiatric RN (Psychiatric Registered Nurse)
Preventive Medicine Physicians $ 236,000 Environmental Health Physician
Occupation: Preventive Medicine Physicians National Median Salary: $ 236,000 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Environmental Health Physician
Compliance Managers $ 133,560 Environmental Health and Safety Director; Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Occupation: Compliance Managers National Median Salary: $ 133,560 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Environmental Health and Safety Director; Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Nurse Practitioners $ 126,260 Psychiatric Mental Health NP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner); Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Occupation: Nurse Practitioners National Median Salary: $ 126,260 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Psychiatric Mental Health NP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner); Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Medical and Health Services Managers $ 110,680 Mental Health Program Manager
Occupation: Medical and Health Services Managers National Median Salary: $ 110,680 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Mental Health Program Manager
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $ 105,650 Mental Health Aides Teacher; Psychiatric Aides Teacher
Occupation: Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 105,650 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Mental Health Aides Teacher; Psychiatric Aides Teacher
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $ 103,690 EHS Intern (Environmental Health and Safety Intern); Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator (EHS Coordinator); Environmental Health and Safety Engineer (EHS Engineer); Environmental Health and Safety Manager; Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (EHS Specialist)
Occupation: Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors National Median Salary: $ 103,690 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: EHS Intern (Environmental Health and Safety Intern); Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator (EHS Coordinator); Environmental Health and Safety Engineer (EHS Engineer); Environmental Health and Safety Manager; Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (EHS Specialist)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $ 96,100 Mental Health Clinician; Mental Health Professional; Mental Health Unit Psychologist
Occupation: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists National Median Salary: $ 96,100 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Mental Health Clinician; Mental Health Professional; Mental Health Unit Psychologist
Registered Nurses $ 86,070 Psychiatric RN (Psychiatric Registered Nurse)
Occupation: Registered Nurses National Median Salary: $ 86,070 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Psychiatric RN (Psychiatric Registered Nurse)
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $ 86,070 Adult PMHNP (Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner); Adult Psychiatric Mental Health APRN (Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurse); Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse; Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (BC PMH-CNS); Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Family Psychiatric Mental Health NP); Mental Health Nurse; Mental Health Physician; Mental Health Provider; PMH-APRN (Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurse); PMHNP (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner); Psychiatric APN (Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse); Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (Psychiatric CNS); Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse (PMH Nurse); Psychiatric NP (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner); Psychiatric Nurse; Psychiatric Physician; Psychiatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner; Psychiatric Provider; Psychiatric RN (Psychiatric Registered Nurse); Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMH-CNS); Travel Psychiatric RN (Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse)
Occupation: Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses National Median Salary: $ 86,070 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Adult PMHNP (Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner); Adult Psychiatric Mental Health APRN (Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurse); Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse; Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (BC PMH-CNS); Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Family Psychiatric Mental Health NP); Mental Health Nurse; Mental Health Physician; Mental Health Provider; PMH-APRN (Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurse); PMHNP (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner); Psychiatric APN (Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse); Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (Psychiatric CNS); Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse (PMH Nurse); Psychiatric NP (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner); Psychiatric Nurse; Psychiatric Physician; Psychiatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner; Psychiatric Provider; Psychiatric RN (Psychiatric Registered Nurse); Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMH-CNS); Travel Psychiatric RN (Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse)
Clinical Nurse Specialists $ 86,070 Psychiatric Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (Psychiatric Adult CNS); Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (Psychiatric CNS)
Occupation: Clinical Nurse Specialists National Median Salary: $ 86,070 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Psychiatric Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (Psychiatric Adult CNS); Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (Psychiatric CNS)
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $ 81,140 EHS Officer (Environmental Health and Safety Officer); EHS Specialist (Environmental Health and Safety Specialist); Environmental Health Inspector; Environmental Health Sanitarian; Environmental Health Technologist
Occupation: Occupational Health and Safety Specialists National Median Salary: $ 81,140 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: EHS Officer (Environmental Health and Safety Officer); EHS Specialist (Environmental Health and Safety Specialist); Environmental Health Inspector; Environmental Health Sanitarian; Environmental Health Technologist
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $ 78,980 Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (EHS Specialist); Environmental Health Specialist; Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)
Occupation: Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health National Median Salary: $ 78,980 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (EHS Specialist); Environmental Health Specialist; Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)
Social and Community Service Managers $ 77,030 Psychiatric Social Worker Supervisor
Occupation: Social and Community Service Managers National Median Salary: $ 77,030 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Psychiatric Social Worker Supervisor
Environmental Compliance Inspectors $ 75,670 Environmental Health and Safety Advisor (EH & S)
Occupation: Environmental Compliance Inspectors National Median Salary: $ 75,670 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Environmental Health and Safety Advisor (EH & S)
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $ 57,920 EHS Coordinator (Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator); Environmental Health and Safety Technician (Environmental Health and Safety Tech); Environmental Health Technologist
Occupation: Occupational Health and Safety Technicians National Median Salary: $ 57,920 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: EHS Coordinator (Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator); Environmental Health and Safety Technician (Environmental Health and Safety Tech); Environmental Health Technologist
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $ 55,960 Community Mental Health Social Worker; Community Mental Health Worker; Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP); Mental Health Case Manager; Mental Health Clinician; Mental Health Practitioner; Mental Health Professional; Mental Health Social Worker; Mental Health Therapist; Mental Health Worker; Psychiatric Social Worker; Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
Occupation: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers National Median Salary: $ 55,960 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Community Mental Health Social Worker; Community Mental Health Worker; Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP); Mental Health Case Manager; Mental Health Clinician; Mental Health Practitioner; Mental Health Professional; Mental Health Social Worker; Mental Health Therapist; Mental Health Worker; Psychiatric Social Worker; Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $ 50,660 Environmental Health Officer (EHO)
Occupation: Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health National Median Salary: $ 50,660 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Environmental Health Officer (EHO)
Community Health Workers $ 48,200 Mental Health Advocate
Occupation: Community Health Workers National Median Salary: $ 48,200 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Mental Health Advocate
Rehabilitation Counselors $ 44,040 Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor; Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Coordinator (PRSC)
Occupation: Rehabilitation Counselors National Median Salary: $ 44,040 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor; Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Coordinator (PRSC)
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $ 40,640 Psychiatric Secretary
Occupation: Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants National Median Salary: $ 40,640 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Psychiatric Secretary
Psychiatric Technicians $ 39,700 LPT (Licensed Psychiatric Technician); Mental Health Associate; Mental Health Specialist; Mental Health Technician (MHT); MHA (Mental Health Assistant); MHW (Mental Health Worker); Psychiatric Assistant; Psychiatric Safety Tech (Psychiatric Safety Technician); Psychiatric Technician (PT)
Occupation: Psychiatric Technicians National Median Salary: $ 39,700 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: LPT (Licensed Psychiatric Technician); Mental Health Associate; Mental Health Specialist; Mental Health Technician (MHT); MHA (Mental Health Assistant); MHW (Mental Health Worker); Psychiatric Assistant; Psychiatric Safety Tech (Psychiatric Safety Technician); Psychiatric Technician (PT)
Psychiatric Aides $ 39,160 Mental Health Aide (MHA); Mental Health Assistant; Mental Health Associate; Mental Health Orderly; Mental Health Program Assistant; Mental Health Worker (MHW); Neuropsychiatric Aide; Psychiatric Aide; Psychiatric Assistant; Psychiatric Attendant; Psychiatric Nursing Aide; Psychiatric Orderly; Psychiatric Technician Assistant (Psychiatric Tech Assistant)
Occupation: Psychiatric Aides National Median Salary: $ 39,160 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Mental Health Aide (MHA); Mental Health Assistant; Mental Health Associate; Mental Health Orderly; Mental Health Program Assistant; Mental Health Worker (MHW); Neuropsychiatric Aide; Psychiatric Aide; Psychiatric Assistant; Psychiatric Attendant; Psychiatric Nursing Aide; Psychiatric Orderly; Psychiatric Technician Assistant (Psychiatric Tech Assistant)
Orderlies $ 36,830 Psychiatric Orderly
Occupation: Orderlies National Median Salary: $ 36,830 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Psychiatric Orderly

25 Mental Health Technology careers are listed (sorted by Education/Preparation Requirements - descending) to provide career ladders. Mental Health Technology-related jobs specific to each career are also provided.

Education/Preparation Categories:
5 = Usually requires graduate school (e.g., Master's degree, Ph.D., M.D., or J.D.)
4 = Usually requires a four-year Bachelor's degree
3 = Usually requires vocational training, related on-the-job experience, or Associate's degree
2 = Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, but not always
Please Scroll and Select below:
Occupations Education/Preparation Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists 5 Mental Health Clinician; Mental Health Professional; Mental Health Unit Psychologist
Occupation: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Education/Preparation: 5 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Mental Health Clinician; Mental Health Professional; Mental Health Unit Psychologist
Psychiatrists 5 Mental Health Physician; Psychiatric Physician; Psychiatric RN (Psychiatric Registered Nurse)
Occupation: Psychiatrists Education/Preparation: 5 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Mental Health Physician; Psychiatric Physician; Psychiatric RN (Psychiatric Registered Nurse)
Preventive Medicine Physicians 5 Environmental Health Physician
Occupation: Preventive Medicine Physicians Education/Preparation: 5 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Environmental Health Physician
Nurse Practitioners 5 Psychiatric Mental Health NP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner); Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Occupation: Nurse Practitioners Education/Preparation: 5 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Psychiatric Mental Health NP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner); Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Mental Health Counselors 5 Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC); Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC); Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC); Licensed Mental Health Therapist; Mental Health Case Manager; Mental Health Clinician; Mental Health Counselor; Mental Health Professional; Mental Health Program Specialist; Mental Health Specialist; Mental Health Therapist; Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
Occupation: Mental Health Counselors Education/Preparation: 5 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC); Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC); Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC); Licensed Mental Health Therapist; Mental Health Case Manager; Mental Health Clinician; Mental Health Counselor; Mental Health Professional; Mental Health Program Specialist; Mental Health Specialist; Mental Health Therapist; Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 5 Community Mental Health Social Worker; Community Mental Health Worker; Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP); Mental Health Case Manager; Mental Health Clinician; Mental Health Practitioner; Mental Health Professional; Mental Health Social Worker; Mental Health Therapist; Mental Health Worker; Psychiatric Social Worker; Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
Occupation: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Education/Preparation: 5 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Community Mental Health Social Worker; Community Mental Health Worker; Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP); Mental Health Case Manager; Mental Health Clinician; Mental Health Practitioner; Mental Health Professional; Mental Health Social Worker; Mental Health Therapist; Mental Health Worker; Psychiatric Social Worker; Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 5 Mental Health Aides Teacher; Psychiatric Aides Teacher
Occupation: Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 5 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Mental Health Aides Teacher; Psychiatric Aides Teacher
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses 5 Adult PMHNP (Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner); Adult Psychiatric Mental Health APRN (Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurse); Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse; Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (BC PMH-CNS); Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Family Psychiatric Mental Health NP); Mental Health Nurse; Mental Health Physician; Mental Health Provider; PMH-APRN (Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurse); PMHNP (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner); Psychiatric APN (Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse); Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (Psychiatric CNS); Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse (PMH Nurse); Psychiatric NP (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner); Psychiatric Nurse; Psychiatric Physician; Psychiatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner; Psychiatric Provider; Psychiatric RN (Psychiatric Registered Nurse); Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMH-CNS); Travel Psychiatric RN (Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse)
Occupation: Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses Education/Preparation: 5 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Adult PMHNP (Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner); Adult Psychiatric Mental Health APRN (Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurse); Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse; Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (BC PMH-CNS); Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Family Psychiatric Mental Health NP); Mental Health Nurse; Mental Health Physician; Mental Health Provider; PMH-APRN (Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurse); PMHNP (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner); Psychiatric APN (Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse); Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (Psychiatric CNS); Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse (PMH Nurse); Psychiatric NP (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner); Psychiatric Nurse; Psychiatric Physician; Psychiatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner; Psychiatric Provider; Psychiatric RN (Psychiatric Registered Nurse); Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMH-CNS); Travel Psychiatric RN (Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse)
Clinical Nurse Specialists 5 Psychiatric Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (Psychiatric Adult CNS); Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (Psychiatric CNS)
Occupation: Clinical Nurse Specialists Education/Preparation: 5 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Psychiatric Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (Psychiatric Adult CNS); Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (Psychiatric CNS)
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 4 EHS Intern (Environmental Health and Safety Intern); Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator (EHS Coordinator); Environmental Health and Safety Engineer (EHS Engineer); Environmental Health and Safety Manager; Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (EHS Specialist)
Occupation: Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors Education/Preparation: 4 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: EHS Intern (Environmental Health and Safety Intern); Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator (EHS Coordinator); Environmental Health and Safety Engineer (EHS Engineer); Environmental Health and Safety Manager; Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (EHS Specialist)
Social and Community Service Managers 4 Psychiatric Social Worker Supervisor
Occupation: Social and Community Service Managers Education/Preparation: 4 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Psychiatric Social Worker Supervisor
Rehabilitation Counselors 4 Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor; Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Coordinator (PRSC)
Occupation: Rehabilitation Counselors Education/Preparation: 4 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor; Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Coordinator (PRSC)
Registered Nurses 4 Psychiatric RN (Psychiatric Registered Nurse)
Occupation: Registered Nurses Education/Preparation: 4 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Psychiatric RN (Psychiatric Registered Nurse)
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 4 EHS Officer (Environmental Health and Safety Officer); EHS Specialist (Environmental Health and Safety Specialist); Environmental Health Inspector; Environmental Health Sanitarian; Environmental Health Technologist
Occupation: Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Education/Preparation: 4 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: EHS Officer (Environmental Health and Safety Officer); EHS Specialist (Environmental Health and Safety Specialist); Environmental Health Inspector; Environmental Health Sanitarian; Environmental Health Technologist
Community Health Workers 4 Mental Health Advocate
Occupation: Community Health Workers Education/Preparation: 4 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Mental Health Advocate
Compliance Managers 4 Environmental Health and Safety Director; Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Occupation: Compliance Managers Education/Preparation: 4 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Environmental Health and Safety Director; Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Environmental Compliance Inspectors 4 Environmental Health and Safety Advisor (EH & S)
Occupation: Environmental Compliance Inspectors Education/Preparation: 4 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Environmental Health and Safety Advisor (EH & S)
Medical and Health Services Managers 4 Mental Health Program Manager
Occupation: Medical and Health Services Managers Education/Preparation: 4 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Mental Health Program Manager
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 4 Environmental Health Officer (EHO)
Occupation: Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health Education/Preparation: 4 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Environmental Health Officer (EHO)
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 4 Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (EHS Specialist); Environmental Health Specialist; Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)
Occupation: Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Education/Preparation: 4 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (EHS Specialist); Environmental Health Specialist; Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 3 EHS Coordinator (Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator); Environmental Health and Safety Technician (Environmental Health and Safety Tech); Environmental Health Technologist
Occupation: Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: EHS Coordinator (Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator); Environmental Health and Safety Technician (Environmental Health and Safety Tech); Environmental Health Technologist
Psychiatric Technicians 3 LPT (Licensed Psychiatric Technician); Mental Health Associate; Mental Health Specialist; Mental Health Technician (MHT); MHA (Mental Health Assistant); MHW (Mental Health Worker); Psychiatric Assistant; Psychiatric Safety Tech (Psychiatric Safety Technician); Psychiatric Technician (PT)
Occupation: Psychiatric Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: LPT (Licensed Psychiatric Technician); Mental Health Associate; Mental Health Specialist; Mental Health Technician (MHT); MHA (Mental Health Assistant); MHW (Mental Health Worker); Psychiatric Assistant; Psychiatric Safety Tech (Psychiatric Safety Technician); Psychiatric Technician (PT)
Orderlies 2 Psychiatric Orderly
Occupation: Orderlies Education/Preparation: 2 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Psychiatric Orderly
Psychiatric Aides 2 Mental Health Aide (MHA); Mental Health Assistant; Mental Health Associate; Mental Health Orderly; Mental Health Program Assistant; Mental Health Worker (MHW); Neuropsychiatric Aide; Psychiatric Aide; Psychiatric Assistant; Psychiatric Attendant; Psychiatric Nursing Aide; Psychiatric Orderly; Psychiatric Technician Assistant (Psychiatric Tech Assistant)
Occupation: Psychiatric Aides Education/Preparation: 2 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Mental Health Aide (MHA); Mental Health Assistant; Mental Health Associate; Mental Health Orderly; Mental Health Program Assistant; Mental Health Worker (MHW); Neuropsychiatric Aide; Psychiatric Aide; Psychiatric Assistant; Psychiatric Attendant; Psychiatric Nursing Aide; Psychiatric Orderly; Psychiatric Technician Assistant (Psychiatric Tech Assistant)
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 2 Psychiatric Secretary
Occupation: Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Education/Preparation: 2 Mental Health Technology-Related Jobs: Psychiatric Secretary

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Adult PMHNP (Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)
Adult Psychiatric Mental Health APRN (Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurse)
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse
Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (BC PMH-CNS)
Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC)
Community Mental Health Social Worker
Community Mental Health Worker
EHS Coordinator (Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator)
EHS Intern (Environmental Health and Safety Intern)
EHS Officer (Environmental Health and Safety Officer)
EHS Specialist (Environmental Health and Safety Specialist)
Environmental Health and Safety Advisor (EH & S)
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator (EHS Coordinator)
Environmental Health and Safety Director
Environmental Health and Safety Engineer (EHS Engineer)
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (EHS Specialist)
Environmental Health and Safety Technician (Environmental Health and Safety Tech)
Environmental Health Inspector
Environmental Health Officer (EHO)
Environmental Health Physician
Environmental Health Sanitarian
Environmental Health Specialist
Environmental Health Technologist
Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Family Psychiatric Mental Health NP)
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP)
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
LPT (Licensed Psychiatric Technician)
Mental Health Advocate
Mental Health Aide (MHA)
Mental Health Aides Teacher
Mental Health Assistant
Mental Health Associate
Mental Health Case Manager
Mental Health Clinician
Mental Health Counselor
Mental Health Nurse
Mental Health Orderly
Mental Health Physician
Mental Health Practitioner
Mental Health Professional
Mental Health Program Assistant
Mental Health Program Manager
Mental Health Program Specialist
Mental Health Provider
Mental Health Social Worker
Mental Health Specialist
Mental Health Technician (MHT)
Mental Health Therapist
Mental Health Unit Psychologist
Mental Health Worker
Mental Health Worker (MHW)
MHA (Mental Health Assistant)
MHW (Mental Health Worker)
Neuropsychiatric Aide
Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
PMH-APRN (Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurse)
PMHNP (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)
Psychiatric Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (Psychiatric Adult CNS)
Psychiatric Aide
Psychiatric Aides Teacher
Psychiatric APN (Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse)
Psychiatric Assistant
Psychiatric Attendant
Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (Psychiatric CNS)
Psychiatric Mental Health NP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse (PMH Nurse)
Psychiatric NP (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner)
Psychiatric Nurse
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Nursing Aide
Psychiatric Orderly
Psychiatric Physician
Psychiatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Provider
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Coordinator (PRSC)
Psychiatric RN (Psychiatric Registered Nurse)
Psychiatric Safety Tech (Psychiatric Safety Technician)
Psychiatric Secretary
Psychiatric Social Worker
Psychiatric Social Worker Supervisor
Psychiatric Technician (PT)
Psychiatric Technician Assistant (Psychiatric Tech Assistant)
Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMH-CNS)
Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)
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Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors

Description: Promote worksite or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and industrial health and safety laws. Includes industrial product safety engineers.

U.S. Total Employment (2023):
24,100
U.S. Total Employment (2033 est.):
25,600
Employment Change (2023-2033 est.):
1,500 (6.1%)
Average Annual Job Openings (2023-2033 est.):
1,700
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Core Duties

Important Core Job Duties (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Recommend procedures for detection, prevention, and elimination of physical, chemical, or other product hazards.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Report or review findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Evaluate potential health hazards or damage that could occur from product misuse.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Review employee safety programs to determine their adequacy.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Interview employers and employees to obtain information about work environments and workplace incidents.
Importance: 97 (%) Description: Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data related to occupational illnesses and accidents.
Importance: 97 (%) Description: Conduct or direct testing of air quality, noise, temperature, or radiation levels to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.
Importance: 97 (%) Description: Interpret safety regulations for others interested in industrial safety, such as safety engineers, labor representatives, and safety inspectors.
Importance: 96 (%) Description: Conduct research to evaluate safety levels for products.
Importance: 96 (%) Description: Participate in preparation of product usage and precautionary label instructions.
Importance: 96 (%) Description: Evaluate product designs for safety.
Importance: 94 (%) Description: Provide technical advice and guidance to organizations on how to handle health-related problems and make needed changes.
Importance: 94 (%) Description: Maintain liaisons with outside organizations, such as fire departments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams, so that emergency responses can be facilitated.
Importance: 94 (%) Description: Confer with medical professionals to assess health risks and to develop ways to manage health issues and concerns.
Importance: 90 (%) Description: Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures.
Importance: 84 (%) Description: Review plans and specifications for construction of new machinery or equipment to determine whether all safety requirements have been met.
Importance: 84 (%) Description: Evaluate adequacy of actions taken to correct health inspection violations.
Importance: 84 (%) Description: Plan and conduct industrial hygiene research.
Importance: 78 (%) Description: Develop industry standards of product safety.
Importance: 74 (%) Description: Write and revise safety regulations and codes.
Importance: 74 (%) Description: Provide expert testimony in litigation cases.
Supplemental Duties
Important Supplemental Job Duties (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 48 (%) Description: Check floors of plants to ensure that they are strong enough to support heavy machinery.
Importance: 45 (%) Description: Design and build safety equipment.
Work Activities

Important General Work Activities (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 90 (%) Description: Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards: Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Importance: 88 (%) Description: Getting Information: Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Importance: 86 (%) Description: Making Decisions and Solving Problems: Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Importance: 85 (%) Description: Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Importance: 84 (%) Description: Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials: Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events: Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: Documenting/Recording Information: Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Importance: 80 (%) Description: Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Importance: 80 (%) Description: Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge: Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Importance: 80 (%) Description: Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others: Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Importance: 80 (%) Description: Training and Teaching Others: Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Importance: 79 (%) Description: Providing Consultation and Advice to Others: Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Importance: 79 (%) Description: Analyzing Data or Information: Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Importance: 79 (%) Description: Processing Information: Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Importance: 77 (%) Description: Working with Computers: Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Importance: 76 (%) Description: Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Importance: 76 (%) Description: Communicating with People Outside the Organization: Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Importance: 75 (%) Description: Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings: Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Importance: 72 (%) Description: Coaching and Developing Others: Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Importance: 71 (%) Description: Thinking Creatively: Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Importance: 70 (%) Description: Developing Objectives and Strategies: Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Importance: 70 (%) Description: Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Importance: 70 (%) Description: Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates: Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Importance: 69 (%) Description: Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People: Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others: Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Scheduling Work and Activities: Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Importance: 67 (%) Description: Developing and Building Teams: Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Performing Administrative Activities: Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Importance: 65 (%) Description: Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others: Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Importance: 63 (%) Description: Selling or Influencing Others: Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Specific Work Activities

Important Specific Work Activities
How can you begin to build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation. Specific Work Activities appear below:
Advise others on health and safety issues.
Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems.
Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
Design industrial equipment.
Develop safety standards, policies, or procedures.
Direct installation activities.
Document design or operational test results.
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality.
Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information.
Fabricate devices or components.
Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning.
Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.
Inspect safety equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Install safety or support equipment.
Investigate safety of work environment.
Investigate the environmental impact of projects.
Maintain operational records or records systems.
Monitor work environment to ensure safety or adherence to specifications.
Prepare procedural documents.
Research human performance or health factors related to engineering or design activities.
Research product safety.
Teach safety standards or environmental compliance methods.
Test facilities for environmental hazards.
Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
Update technical knowledge.
Knowledge Required

Knowledge Required (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 76 (%) Description: English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Importance: 75 (%) Description: Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Importance: 73 (%) Description: Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Importance: 73 (%) Description: Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Importance: 73 (%) Description: Public Safety and Security: Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Importance: 72 (%) Description: Law and Government: Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Importance: 70 (%) Description: Education and Training: Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Importance: 69 (%) Description: Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Importance: 67 (%) Description: Chemistry: Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Importance: 65 (%) Description: Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Importance: 63 (%) Description: Administrative: Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Importance: 63 (%) Description: Physics: Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Importance: 61 (%) Description: Building and Construction: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Importance: 61 (%) Description: Psychology: Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Importance: 60 (%) Description: Personnel and Human Resources: Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Importance: 59 (%) Description: Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Essential Skills

Essential Skills (in order of importance)
These are the foundational skills most central to success in this occupation. For the Top 5 most important, how can you begin building experience and confidence using these skills now?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Importance: 60 (%) Description: Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Importance: 56 (%) Description: Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Transferable Skills

Transferable Skills (in order of importance)
These are skills that can transfer across occupations and industries. For the Top 5 most important, how can you strengthen these skills now so they support both this career and future career flexibility?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 60 (%) Description: Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Importance: 60 (%) Description: Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Importance: 60 (%) Description: Systems Analysis: Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Importance: 58 (%) Description: Systems Evaluation: Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Importance: 56 (%) Description: Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Time Management: Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Day-in-the-Life Summaries

Day-in-the-Life Summaries
These summaries show the main types of activities you are likely to perform on a regular basis in this occupation. How can you imagine your typical workday — using these examples to see if this type of work fits you?
Activity: Advise others on workplace health or safety issues.
Activity: Build structures.
Activity: Communicate with others about specifications or project details.
Activity: Coordinate with others to resolve problems.
Activity: Design industrial systems or equipment.
Activity: Develop safety standards, policies, or procedures.
Activity: Direct construction or extraction activities.
Activity: Document technical designs, procedures, or activities.
Activity: Evaluate designs, specifications, or other technical data.
Activity: Explain technical details of products or services.
Activity: Fabricate devices or components.
Activity: Inspect commercial, industrial, or production systems or equipment.
Activity: Inspect facilities or equipment.
Activity: Investigate organizational or operational problems.
Activity: Investigate the environmental impact of industrial or development activities.
Activity: Maintain current knowledge in area of expertise.
Activity: Maintain operational records.
Activity: Monitor safety or security of work areas, facilities, or properties.
Activity: Present information in legal proceedings.
Activity: Research technology designs or applications.
Activity: Teach safety procedures or standards to others.
Activity: Test sites or materials for environmental hazards.
Software Skills

Software Skills
These are examples of software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized from most to least important for your career preparation. How can you start learning or practicing the highest-priority tools so that you feel confident using them on the job?
High-Priority Tech Skills
Computer aided design CAD software:
Autodesk AutoCAD
Document management software:
Microsoft SharePoint
Electronic mail software:
Microsoft Outlook
Office suite software:
Microsoft Office software
Presentation software:
Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software:
Microsoft Excel
Word processing software:
Microsoft Word
Emerging Tech Skills
Analytical or scientific software:
The MathWorks MATLAB
Data base user interface and query software:
Microsoft Access
Development environment software:
Eclipse IDE
Microsoft Visual Basic
Enterprise resource planning ERP software:
SAP software
Graphics or photo imaging software:
Microsoft Visio
Object or component oriented development software:
C++
Python
Operating system software:
Linux
Project management software:
Microsoft Project
Web platform development software:
Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
General Software Tools
Analytical or scientific software (scroll table below):
Availability prediction modeling software
Biomechanical imaging software
Biomechanical injury risk analysis software
Computational fluid dynamics CFD software
Design Safety Engineering Designsafe
Energy expenditure prediction EEP software
Failure mode and effects analysis FMEA software
Failure mode effects and criticality analysis FMECA software
Failure modes analysis software
Failure reporting analysis and corrective action FRACAS software
Fault tree analysis FTA software
Functional hazard analysis software
Geomechanical stress analysis software
Hazard assessment software
Human modeling software
Industrial job assessment software
Isograph FaultTree
Isograph Markov
Maintainability prediction software
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health LaModel
Predictive toxicology software
Quantitative analysis software
Reliability analysis software
Reliability centered maintenance RCM software
ReliaSoft Weibull++ 6
ReliaSoft XFMEA
Root cause analysis software
Static strength prediction software
Survey software
Vibration analysis software
Virtual interaction simulator software
Compliance software (scroll table below):
Fire safety inspection and testing software
Hazard communication software
Inspection management system
Material safety data sheet MSDS software
Product safety documentation software
Safety integrity level SIL software
Safety, health, and environmental management software
Computer aided design CAD software:
Electronic design automation EDA software
Mathsoft Mathcad
Roof support design software
Computer based training software:
Hazardous waste operations and emergency response standard HAZWOPER training software
Data base user interface and query software:
Anthropometric databases
Incident tracking software
Reliability information software
Development environment software:
National Instruments LabVIEW
Software libraries
Document management software:
Records management software
License management software:
Permit administration software
Map creation software:
Geological mapping software
Video creation and editing software:
Multimedia video analysis software
Preparation Required
Preparation Required - How much preparation is needed to obtain this type of job?
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
Certifications
Certifications
These are examples of certifications that may be important for this occupation. How can you begin exploring which certifications fit your goals and what steps you would need to take to earn them?
Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner External Link
Associate Safety and Health Manager External Link
Building Plans Examiner External Link
Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional External Link
Certified Environmental and Safety Compliance Officer External Link
Certified Fire Plan Examiner I External Link
Certified Healthcare Safety Professional External Link
Certified Medical Laser Safety Officer External Link
Certified Product Safety Manager External Link
Certified Safety and Health Manager External Link
Certified Safety Executive External Link
Certified Safety Management Practitioner External Link
Certified Sustainability Professional External Link
Commercial Building Inspector External Link
Commercial Energy Plans Examiner External Link
Commercial Plumbing Inspector External Link
Construction Site Safety Master Instructor External Link
Electrical Plans Examiner External Link
Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel - X-Ray External Link
Industry Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel External Link
Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems III External Link
Mechanical Plans Examiner External Link
Product Safety Engineer External Link
Radon Mitigation Specialist External Link
Registered Industrial Hygiene Professional External Link
Residential Building Inspector External Link
Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner External Link
S/P2 - Safety & Pollution Prevention External Link
Safety Management Specialist External Link
Safety Trained Supervisor Construction External Link
Special Hazards Suppression Systems External Link
Special Hazards Suppression Systems III External Link
Special Hazards Suppression Systems IV External Link
WSO - Certified Governmental Safety Technician External Link
WSO - Certified Safety Manager External Link
WSO - Certified Safety Manager (Construction) External Link
Professional Associations
Professional Associations
These associations connect people who work in this occupation or related fields. How can you start using these associations to learn more, build your network, or find mentoring opportunities?
American Board of Toxicology (ABT) External Link
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) External Link
American Society of Safety Professionals External Link
Board for Global EHS Credentialing External Link
National Air Ducts Cleaning Association (NADCA) External Link
National Safety Council (NSC) External Link
Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) External Link
Society of Toxicology (SOT) External Link
Job Listings
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Here are resources to help you prepare for a career change. It is helpful to look carefully at the information provided in Section 3: Career Change (detailed previously on this page) prior to using these links. There is much to learn ...


LinkedIn®

Here are links to various posts and groups from LinkedIn ® that relate to this occupation. Great way to start building professional contacts in the field that might be most appropriate for you.


Career Path

Here are links to various resources to help you explore the career path related to the "Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors" occupation.






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