Psychiatric Aide
Meet Stefany Esparza Garcia, a Resident Behavioral Health Aid with Interfaith Community Services. In this role she is at the front line of helping the clients Interfaith community serves. In this role she helps ensure that individuals who make be experiencing homelessness or addiction get the help they need. If you are looking for a role that will make a direct difference in the lives of others, this could be the role for you.
This video is made possible from a grant from the Conrad Prebys Foundation.
CAREER SNAPSHOT
AVERAGE WAGE
$43,880/yr
*This figure represents the median wage for this career in San Diego County and not the wages of any specific interviewee
OUTLOOK
Hot
This career has a high demand. There is rapid growth, and employers are expected to increase hiring for these role
INDUSTRY
Social Assistance
A sector dedicated to improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities by providing support services to those facing challenges like poverty, homelessness, unemployment, or disability
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
CSU San Marcos
Department of Social Work
CSU San Marcos
Department of Psychology
Palomar College
Social Work and Human Services
MiraCosta College
AS Transfer Degree in Social Work
Is This Career Right For YOU?
What are the top traits for this career?
Social
You enjoy helping, teaching, or supporting others
Investigative
You enjoy structure and following systems or procedures
Conventional
You like figuring out how things work and analyzing situations to find solutions