Psychiatric Technician (Evenings)

Psychiatric Technician

We are searching for a Psychiatric Technician someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will ensure the safety of patients at risk of harm to self or others, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) and Behavioral Health Support Team. Care will be delivered incorporating Family Centered Care in a cost-effective manner and is developmental and age-appropriate for the patient population.

We have the following shifts available:

Evenings 3p-11p (full and part time available)

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Qualifications

HS Diploma or GED Required

1 Year experience with Behavioral Health in an inpatient or outpatient setting required

BLS Certification (American Heart Associate Only) required

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or other related degree preferred

Pediatric Behavioral Health experience preferred

Crisis Prevention certification preferred

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Provide direct continual observation of patients requiring special precautions to ensure a safe environment, risk of harm to self and others during their hospital stay

Remain with the assigned patient at all times during their assigned shift

Perform direct observation of the patient and monitors for at-risk behavior

Monitor for sharps and other contraband that can cause harm to patient and others

Assist the nurse in providing an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and employees

Assist in implementation of individualized patient care plan

Promote healthy coping through verbal support and implementation of behavior plan by the health care team

Assist the patient care team through observation and communication about patients' status

Maintain accountability for development of self

Demonstrate commitment to team, flexibility, professional interpersonal communication, and customer service skills