Psych Tech
About The Position
The Crisis Center Psychiatric Technician provides nursing-delegated or assigned services to patients with mental illness in the Crisis Center, including its involuntary extended observation unit and voluntary crisis residential unit. The role serves individuals with mental illness, co-occurring substance use or abuse diagnoses, and dual diagnoses involving intellectual or developmental disabilities. Under the direction or supervision of licensed nursing staff or their designee, the technician helps maintain a safe and secure environment and supports nursing staff and the clinical treatment team. Duties also include preparing food for patients and performing housekeeping duties in the Crisis Center. The position reports directly to the Crisis Center Manager and is accountable for adhering to and promoting the compliance policy. The schedule is 40 hours per week on 8-hour shifts, with flexibility to meet program needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Nice To Haves
- One year of direct-care experience in psychiatric or behavioral healthcare.
- Spanish-speaking ability.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing-delegated or assigned services to Crisis Center patients under the direction or supervision of licensed nursing staff or their designee.
- Provide care to individuals with mental illness, co-occurring substance use or abuse diagnoses, or dual diagnoses involving intellectual or developmental disabilities.
- Help provide a safe and secure environment for all patients.
- Support nursing staff and the clinical treatment team.
- Prepare food for patients.
- Perform housekeeping duties in the Crisis Center.
- Adhere to and promote the compliance policy.
Benefits
- Shift differential.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
