167G00000X — Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Grouping

Nursing Service Providers

Classification

Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Specialization

None — this code IS the classification

Section

Individual

Definition

An individual licensed by the state board as a Psychiatric Technician based upon completion of a prescribed course of theory and clinical practice, with two thirds of the clinical practice time focused on mental and developmental disorders. The psychiatric technician practices under the direct supervision of a physician, psychologist, registered nurse or other professional to provide care to patients with mental disorders and developmental disabilities.

NUCC’s own wording, not a paraphrase.