Psychiatric Technician

Join YesCare: A Career with Purpose in Correctional Healthcare

Correctional healthcare is more than just a job—it’s a calling. At YesCare, you have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the health, well-being, and future of an underserved population.

As a pioneer in correctional healthcare services, YesCare is committed to innovation, clinical expertise, and compassionate care. By choosing a career with YesCare, you are opting for professional growth, impactful work, and the chance to be part of a legacy of excellence. You’ll have access to the resources, training, and support needed to enhance your skills and reach your full career potential. Your role at YesCare allows you to contribute directly to the care and well-being of patients who need it most. Join a team that’s known for its innovative approaches and dedication to improving correctional healthcare.

Make a difference where it matters most. Start your journey with YesCare today and be part of a team that is transforming lives through care and expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision of life skills training to groups or individual patients as assigned. Groups to be offered may include personal hygiene, money management and community transition.

• Provision of special interest groups as assigned to stimulate patient interaction and involvement. Groups to be offered may include sports, current events, music, travel.

• Provision of craft activities to individual patients or groups as assigned.

• Provision of recreational activities to individual patients or groups as assigned. Recreational activities to include bingo, board games, tournaments, sports games, exercise periods.

• Engagement in active treatment programming.

• Provision of daily documentation of type of services provided and number of patients participating.

• Monitor patients during scheduled and free time activities to minimize episodes of out-of-control behavior.

• Interact with patients in socially appropriate manner to include involvement in activities or games.

• Participation in unit treatment team planning.

• Documentation of critical incidents and treatment progress in patient’s medical record.

• Participation in unit morning report.

• Participation in monthly unit staff meetings.

• Provide support to therapist.

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

• Other duties as assigned by management.

Key Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associates degree in Mental Health preferred.

• Ability to effectively interact with institutional and clinical staff.

• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirement.

• A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.

YesCare Benefits (For Full-Time Positions)

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Generous PTO Plan

• 401k with Matching Funds

• Employee Discount and Rewards Program

• Tuition Assistance

• Continuing Education Reimbursement

Why Join YesCare?

YesCare provides a supportive and structured environment where you can thrive in a leadership role while delivering meaningful healthcare in a correctional setting. Your expertise and leadership will directly impact the quality of care and operations within our facilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

YesCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer . We comply with all federal and state employment opportunity laws and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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Category: Behavioral Health