Psychiatric Technician (Behavior Health)
Berger Health System
- # Psychiatric Technician (Behavior Health)Applylocations: RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITALtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 20, 2026 (6 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR155872**We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.** We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.**Job Description Summary:**This position provides hygiene, comfort, and safety needs to assigned patients of all ages, under the direct supervision of a RN. He/She may conduct psycho educational and symptom management patient groups.**Responsibilities And Duties:**30% Under Supervision of a Registered Nurse, Assists in Providing Care as Appropriate 1. Establishes caring and supportive relationship with patient and family. 2. Helps patient use problem-solving and coping skills appropriately. 3. Serves as role model for healthy behaviors and effective communication skills. 4. Documents observations and patient data in accordance with hospital policy. 5. Orients patients and families to unit, program goals, and guidelines. 30% Conducts Psycho Educational and Symptom Management Patient Groups, Under Direction of a Registered Nurse 1. Organizes, plans, directs psycho educational, symptom management, coping skills groups for patients, and documents pertinent information. May direct community meeting. 2. Adheres to group schedule. 3. Maintains current documentation in patient medical record. 4. Refers questions or situations requiring professional judgment to registered nurse. 20% Assists in Performing Hygiene, Comfort, and Safety Needs of Patients Under Direction of, and as Assigned by RN 1. Assists patients with personal care as needed, indicated, or assigned, including, but not limited to: bathing, oral hygiene, care of hair and skin, shaving. 2. Assists patients with elimination as needed, indicated, or assigned. 3. Assists with and performs treatment procedures under supervision of an RN, within prescribed limits and hospital policy, e. g. , measurement and recording of intake and output, collection of specimens, application of ice bags or non-sterile warm packs. 4. Serves trays, feeds patients, records intake and calorie counts. 5. Checks and records vital signs accurately. 6. Transports patients safely. 10% Assesses Environment for Potential Hazards and Initiates Safety Measures 1. Conducts and documents regular patient safety checks; reports concerns and significant changes to RN. 2. Maintains safe and hygienic environment, identifying and reporting safety hazards, keeps hazardous material in proper and safe place. 3. Checks in patient belongings; checks for and secures contraband. 4. Follows infection control procedures and universal precautions in providing patient care. 5% Organizes Work to Complete Assignments in a Timely Manner 1. Follows through with directions and assignments in a timely manner. If unable to complete assignments, reports this to RN as soon as possible. 2. Demonstrates flexibility by adapting work organization plan to various changes in patient needs and unit acuity. 5% Performs Adequately in Emergency Situations 1. Maintains composure 2. Notifies the appropriate persons, according to policies. 3. Initiates appropriate emergency measures. The major duties/ responsibilities and listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities and to be performed by associates in this job. Associate is expected to all perform other duties as requested by supervisor.**Minimum Qualifications:**High School or GED (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention - Crisis Prevention Intervention**Additional Job Description:**Patient Care Tech training or equivalent training with proof of completion. six months Experience as a clinical assistant or patient care assistant. Must have current Basic Life support (BLS) and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) within the first 30 days of hire and must remain current throughout employment. High degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Emotionally mature, uses sound judgment; Ability to make decisions calmly and quickly. Agility to intervene with aggressive patients. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products. Demonstrated ability to organize/coordinate activities/groups. 1-2 yrs. previous Experience in health care crisis intervention program preferred.**Work Shift:**Evening**Scheduled Weekly Hours :**32**Department**Behavioral Health Unit 1Join us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industryEqual Employment OpportunityOhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment### About UsWE Are Inspired to Do Our Best. OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world-class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day.OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization. The Great Place to Work is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision ̶ to be an organization "where people want to work." Apply now and work together with us to improve the health of those we serve.
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