Psychiatric Technician - On-Call

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary: The Psychiatric Technician is responsible to provide rehabilitative support regarding the care of a co-occurring population ensuring that clients and staff have what they need to follow the lead of the Clinical Director and Program Director.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for conducting client Intake/Discharge Inventory’s and documenting all items in the EMR system.
• Provide line of sight supervision to clients throughout the duration of your shift.
• Provide and facilitate educational and support groups assigned and promptly document these activities in the client’s records.
• Strive to increase professional growth and effectiveness through completing all required trainings in a timely fashion.
• Provides crisis intervention services when authorized and necessary.
• Maintain active participation with the clients at all times.
• Prepare and monitor medication self-administration documenting all details in EMR.
• Complete, update, and maintain the Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Log for all clients.
• Document clients’ daily activities, unusual behavior, and pertinent information in EMR.
• Communicate with fellow Psych Techs, Therapists, Nurse, and Program Director, on an ongoing basis.
• Responsible for ensuring that clients are in designated group area prior to the start of every group; prompts and encourages clients to join every scheduled group and communicates a client’s refusal to the appropriate parties.
• Conduct thorough room and facility searches to ensure the clients’ safety at all times.
• Transports clients to offsite appointments as assigned and maintain a safe driving record.
• Collects, prepares, schedules FedEx pickup, and documents UA POC results in EMR.
• Provides client’s their approved belongings during designated leisure time periods.
• Assists clients with activities of daily living, including cleaning, putting belongings away, folding laundry, clean up after meals, etc. Complete other house chores as assigned.
• Carry out other responsibilities as delegated.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Solid communication skills (written and oral), collaboration and intervention skills.
• Ability to problem solve, identify, and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, takes initiative to accomplish daily tasks with minimal supervision, as well as the ability to work as a group to carry out daily chores.
• Ability to maintain line of sight for designated clients while prioritizing the safety and security the whole group.
• Demonstrate a cooperative positive, and enthusiastic attitude toward fellow employees, clients, and visitors even in the face of resistance of adversity.
• Punctual in arriving/departing for scheduled shifts and diligently takes full 30-min lunch break between the 3.5-5 hour mark after clocking in.

Qualifications, Education and Experience:

• Possess a High School diploma or GED.
• Valid first aid and CPR certification (we will cover the cost for you to obtain if needed).
• Have a minimum of 1-year experience in the social services field.
• Demonstrates a genuine desire to work with the population served.
• Current driver’s license for 5+ years, current auto insurance and clear DMV report.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to sit and stand for long periods, bending, stooping and/or frequent walking.
• Possess a High School diploma or GED.
• Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Position requires walking up a steep incline, oftentimes in the heat.

Note: Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.