Psychiatric Technician (Direct Care)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview:

The Psychiatric Technicians performs client care duties for clients in acute psychiatric distress. To work as part of a team and provide therapeutic, supportive nurturing and structured programming with youth in an OMH licensed program between the ages of 5 and 17 years old. The psychiatric technician shall use learned skills, professional knowledge and interpersonal skills to bring about positive changes. Employee will be an integral member of an inter-disciplinary team. The psychiatric technician is expected to attend Team Meetings, annual trainings, participate in supervision and carry themselves as role models and highly professional.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum academic record of a high school diploma or equivalent; some college education preferred. Has demonstrated the capacity to care for children in a nurturing and therapeutic manner. Driver's license required.

The Children’s Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.