Psychiatric Technician

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POSITION: Psychiatric Technician
SCHEDULE: Full-Time 40 Hours/Week
FACILITY: Douglas County Correctional Center
LOCATION: Omaha, NE

Are you ready to make a difference by supporting individuals on their path toward mental wellness and stability?

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. has been a leader in correctional healthcare for over 30 years, delivering compassionate behavioral health services to underserved populations. As a Psychiatric Technician, you'll play an important role in supporting patients with mental health and developmental needs while helping create a safe, structured therapeutic environment.



Position Summary
As a Psychiatric Technician, you'll work as part of a multidisciplinary behavioral health team, providing therapeutic support and supervision to patients participating in mental health programs. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and facilitating therapeutic activities designed to support treatment goals and patient progress
• Providing direct supervision, support, and instruction to patients within behavioral health programs and housing units
• Observing patient behavior, evaluating participation, and communicating concerns or recommendations to the treatment team
• Maintaining accurate clinical and administrative documentation while supporting quality improvement initiatives
• Assisting with program operations, including supplies, equipment, and medication area organization
• Collaborating with behavioral health staff to promote patient stability, safety, and recovery

You'll go beyond supervision.
You'll help create structure, support, and meaningful opportunities for growth and stabilization every day.

Why Work with Wexford Health?

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid-time-off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options
• Free CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field
• Current CPR certification
• One (1) year of Psychiatric Technician experience preferred
• Correctional healthcare experience preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer
We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.



Your compassion matters here. Your support helps change lives.
Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to behavioral health and recovery.


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