Psychiatric Technician

Provides direct youth care and supervision to an assigned population which includes but is not limited to maintenance of therapeutic milieu using the positive components (effective praise and proactive teaching) of the Psychoeducational Model of Treatment (PEM), provision of a safe environment, and monitoring of basic physical needs. Serves as a role model for ethical behavior while promoting an awareness and understanding of positive ethical and moral principles with the Mission, Vision and Values of Boys Town National Research Hospital. Full Time Evening, Every Other Weekend Required. 8 or 10 hour shifts available. Major Responsibilities & Duties Provides consistent monitoring and safety of youth under your supervision to assure safety in all program and non-program areas. Follows policy and procedures regarding monitoring youth in high risk areas such as bathroom, overnight, time out, outings and seclusion. Complies with applicable policies and procedures for a youth physical intervention (personal restraint) in the event of emergency safety situations. Follows all hospital, program, state, Medicaid and Joint Commission guidelines and regulations regarding safety. Follows and implements the positive components (effective praise and proactive teaching) PEM guidelines consistently and effectively. Models appropriate social and life skills. Provides required documentation of youth behavior and activity in behaviorally specific language. Consistently meets required timelines for documentation and follows all program and hospital documentation guidelines. Builds trusting and supportive relationships with youth through acts of fairness, concern, effectiveness, and pleasantness when implementing the identified components of the PEM Psychoeducational model. Actively participates in group activities, using effective quality components when teaching to youth behavior and maintaining appropriate boundaries. Displays professionalism by achieving high standards in honesty, integrity, learning and adherence to all policies, effective communication, acceptance of feedback, productivity, creativity and job development. Implements a proactive approach in making decisions that positively impact the program. Responds effectively to concerns or crisis in the program and remains calm and solution-focused when communicating information. Ensures all policies and procedures are implemented and met consistently, including all scheduled expectations. Provides direct feedback to co-workers and supervisors to ensure best care and treatment services are being consistently provided. Assists in staff and program development. Takes initiative to improve the program. Follows the chain of command and communicates any questions or concerns to direct supervisor in a professional, productive manner. Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated tolerance to work under adverse conditions such as constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and potential verbal and physical threats from youth. Ability to resolve conflict in crisis situations. Ability to communicate concisely and work well with diverse professional staff, youth, and co-workers. Ability to maintain appropriate level of confidentiality. Ability to influence planned change in a positive manner. Ability to be trained and pass program competencies in Registered Medication Administration (specified programs). Maintains competencies in all areas with a minimum of 2.0 evaluation score at one year with 2 and 3 ratings. Excellent interpersonal skills. Good communication skills. Ability to maintain appropriate level of confidentiality. Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Current certifications in CPR, aspect of PEM and nationally recognized personal restraint model to be obtained during pre-service training. Minimum age 20 years. Up-to-date immunizations per Employee Health requirements. Preferred Qualifications Some college credit preferred. Experience working with children preferred. Other duties may be assigned as determined by a supervisor to meet the needs of the organization. Physical Requirements, Equipment Usage, Work Environment Light to medium work, occasional squatting, kneeling, negotiating to ground, crawling, lying on ground while maintaining variable static force to restrain a child or simulate restraints. Requires functional use of bilateral lower extremities to complete tasks up to 3 minutes. Occasional forceful exertion of upper extremities may be required up to 50 lbs of static force and up to 3 minutes. Walking and standing vary throughout the day. Subject to outside environmental conditions occasionally and inside conditions frequently. Includes constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and potential verbal and physical threats from youth. Babies and children, we are an equal employment opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr