Psychiatric Services Technician - Full Time | Nights

Singing River Health System • Pascagoula, MS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatric Technician functions as a member of the psychiatric patient care team and provides direct care and support to individuals with mental health disorders. The role includes assisting patients with daily activities, observing and documenting patient behavior, and collaborating with the clinical team to support patient well-being and safety. The position is based in Inpatient Behavioral Health Services at Singing River Pascagoula Hospital and is scheduled for nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. The employee must obtain and maintain BCLS certification upon hire or transfer and complete the appropriate level of de-escalation training by the end of the 90-day position orientation. One year of experience as a Nurse Assistant or in a related field is preferred; mental health experience is also preferred.

The role involves active work, movement throughout the facility and occasionally to another facility in the SRHS service area, and frequent use of hands and fingers for repetitive tasks. It may involve moving objects or people with negligible force and exposure to body fluids, sputum, and tissues that may carry infectious-disease hazards. The employee must be able to remain active for extended periods and work assigned schedules, which may change to meet hospital needs, including changes to off days, shifts, or weekends. Strong judgment, communication, emotional stability, attention to detail, multitasking, customer service, and computer skills are important.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire or transfer.
• Complete the appropriate level of de-escalation training by the end of the 90-day position orientation.
• Demonstrate keen assessment and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
• Possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to multitask in complex situations.
• Maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships.
• Possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Be proficient with computers and keyboard use, and able to use office technology including telephone, fax, MS Outlook, and Word.
• Demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply professional skills to patients of all ages.
• Be able to work assigned schedules, which may change according to hospital needs, including shifts, off days, or weekends.
• Be able to remain active for extended periods without undue fatigue.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a Nurse Assistant or in a related field.
• Mental health experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with mental health disorders.
• Assist patients with daily activities.
• Observe and document patient behavior.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to support the well-being and safety of patients.

What This Job Offers

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