Psych Tech Evenings

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

About The Position

The Psychiatric Tech performs patient care activities for people with mental and emotional illness under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role maintains a therapeutic milieu, plans and conducts individual, group, and family therapeutic sessions, assists with basic nursing techniques, helps develop care plans, and documents patient progress in hospital charts. The Psychiatric Tech also assists staff in responding to agitated patients. This position is based in Boise, Idaho, and works evening shifts on rotating days. The role serves assigned age groups as applicable, including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

Requirements

Two or more years of experience in healthcare.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from AHA, ARC, or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.
Other certifications may be required as identified in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or social work preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform patient care activities for patients with mental and emotional illness under Registered Nurse supervision.
Maintain a safe environment and therapeutic milieu.
Plan and conduct individual, group, and family therapeutic sessions.
Assist with basic nursing techniques and help develop care plans.
Document patient progress and services accurately and thoroughly in hospital charts.
Assist staff during crisis situations, including hands-on interventions to maintain patient and others' safety; this may involve seclusion or restraint.
Educate patients about coping skills related to their treatment plans through individual interactions and group settings.
Participate in treatment planning by reviewing plans with patients and documenting progress and education toward treatment goals.
Provide supportive listening to patients in crisis.
Serve as a liaison among patients, families, and professional staff.
Receive data and ensure appropriate processing.
Provide unit clerical support as needed.
Demonstrate the organization's mission, vision, and values in workplace behaviors, practices, and decisions.
Care competently for assigned age groups as applicable.
Accurately document services and supplies provided to patients.
Communicate with and take direction from licensed staff; initiate tasks within the defined parameters of the role.