Psychiatric Tech Per Diem - Resource Staffing

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste. The Psychiatric Technician (Psych Tech) monitors patients’ physical and emotional well-being and reports unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff. They provide psychiatric and personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or developmentally disabled patients. Also, they observe and influence patients’ behavior, communicate and interact with them by teaching, counseling, and befriending them. They also assist the nursing staff in performing routine patient care and is skilled in monitoring the physical and psychiatric well-being of patients with mental health needs or illnesses.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Certified Psychiatric Technician required or two (2) years mental/behavioral health experience.
• CPI training required within first 6 months of employment.
• Current BLS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to assess verbal and non-verbal cues to predict patient deterioration and de-escalate, as needed.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective operations for protection of people, data, and STHS property.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patients’ physical and emotional well-being.
• Reports unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
• Provides psychiatric and personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or developmentally disabled patients.
• Observes and influences patients’ behavior.
• Communicates and interacts with patients by teaching, counseling, and befriending them.
• Assists the nursing staff in performing routine patient care.
• Monitors the physical and psychiatric well-being of patients with mental health needs or illnesses.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED