Crisis Prevention Tech, FT

Unity Health • Newport, AR

7d

About The Position

The Crisis Prevention Technician (CPT) works within psychiatric departments to help maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients. The role responds to emergency situations, assists with patient care under nursing supervision, and uses de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to protect patients and staff. CPTs conduct safety checks, supervise visitation and therapeutic activities, and ensure accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory standards. The position requires strong communication skills, the ability to manage aggressive behavior, and a commitment to treating patients with dignity and respect.

This is a safety-sensitive position. The employer defines safety-sensitive roles as those in which impaired performance could harm the health or safety of the employee or others. Associates actively using medical marijuana, even with a valid medical marijuana card, are excluded from employment in a safety-sensitive position.

The role is scheduled for day shifts with 12-hour shifts and every-other-weekend work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; college hours are a plus.
• One year of relevant experience is preferred; equivalent work experience in a psychiatric or addictive disease treatment facility is desirable.
• Ability to effectively plan and implement therapeutic activities in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Computer skills and communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport with patients.
• Attitude and commitment to treating patients with dignity and respect.
• Knowledge of the needs of geriatric and adult populations.
• Documented attendance in management of aggressive behavior training.
• Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations, including verbal or physical confrontation.
• Ability to work and concentrate amid distractions, manage frequent interruptions, and switch between tasks.
• Flexibility and ability to work with differing opinions without becoming easily frustrated.
• Ability to communicate ideas and important instructions accurately, sometimes quickly and loudly, and to perceive detailed information through oral communication.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Visual acuity, with or without correction, sufficient to complete administrative and clerical tasks and visually observe patients.
• Ability to maintain therapeutic distance and boundaries with clients.

Nice To Haves

• College hours.
• Equivalent work experience in a psychiatric or addictive disease treatment facility.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients in psychiatric departments.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Assist with patient care under nursing supervision.
• Implement de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to protect patients and staff.
• Conduct safety checks.
• Supervise visitation and therapeutic activities.
• Ensure accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintain therapeutic distance and therapeutic boundaries with clients, including following discharge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED