Psychiatric Technician, Day Shift, BHU

Position Details Location: Burlington Hospital - 218 A Sunset Rd. Remote: On‑Site. Employment Type: Employee. Classification: Regular. Time Type: Full time. Work Shift: Day Shift – 12Hr. Total Weekly Hours: 36. Job Overview Under the direction of the RN, ensures the safety of psychiatric patients and the EOC. Provides therapeutic group and individual activities for patients in need. Offers one‑to‑one emotional support and behavioral redirection. Carries out treatment plan interventions as outlined on the multidisciplinary treatment plan. Completes necessary physical care, vital signs, and POC testing for assigned patients. Responsibilities Ensures safety of the patient by implementing applicable policies and procedures when rounding on patients and unit. Provides therapeutic group and individual activities for patients. Provides emotional support and behavioral redirection to patients, implementing interventions from the multidisciplinary plan. Completes necessary physical care including vital signs and point of care testing. Qualifications At least 1 year of previous experience working as a PCT or with a behavioral health population in a residential or inpatient setting, or graduate with a four‑year psychology degree. Experience in non‑violent crisis intervention preferred. High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in psychology preferred. BLS certification. Compensation Hourly Rate: $19.54 – $29.20. Actual rate will vary based on experience, internal equity, and market alignment. Benefits Medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance. Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts. 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement). Paid time off and paid sick leave as provided under state and local laws. Short‑term disability and optional long‑term disability. Colleague and dependent life insurance, supplemental life and AD&D insurance. Tuition assistance. Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr Virtua Medical Group