Psych Tech - Full Time - 7p-7a

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital • Lake Charles, LA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Psych Aide provides direct contact with each assigned patient to monitor responses to services & identify problem areas. The Psych Aide provides physical, emotional &/or cognitive patient care in an appropriate, safe manner. They act as a liaison with various departments of LCMH to ensure patient safety and quality care based on patient needs. This role involves utilizing effective crisis intervention techniques and conducting environment and patient safety duties such as room inspections, patient searches, belonging searches, and monitoring visitors for contraband. The Psych Aide communicates abnormal variances of physical data (vital signs, pain, etc.) and emotional/cognitive data (tearful, hallucinating, etc.) to appropriate staff. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Sufficient experience in working with mentally ill persons, addicted persons or in providing personal care services.
• Crisis Response Training, CPR.
• Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Requires emotional stability and resilience.
• Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight.
• Exhibits organizational and leadership ability.
• Shows ability to gain & maintain support and respect of co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical, emotional &/or cognitive patient care in an appropriate, safe manner.
• Liaison with various departments of LCMH to patient safety and quality care based on patient needs.
• Utilizes effective crisis intervention techniques.
• Demonstrates ability to conduct environment and patient safety duties (i.e.- room inspections, patient search, belonging searches, monitor visitors for contraband).
• Communicates abnormal variances of physical data (vital signs, pain, etc.) to appropriate staff.
• Communicates abnormal variances of emotional &/or cognitive data (tearful, hallucinating, etc.) to appropriate staff.

Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees.
• Be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated.

What This Job Offers

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