Psychiatric Tech - Outpatient Adult Dual Diagnosis

Hartford Healthcare • Torrington, CT

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About The Position

The Outpatient Behavioral Health Psychiatric Technician provides direct patient care and clinician support in adult ambulatory behavioral health higher-level-of-care programs, including Partial Hospital, Intensive Outpatient, and Extended Day Treatment. The technician implements individual behavior plans and facilitates skill-based groups to improve self-control, distress tolerance, and social skills. The role also involves supervising patients in the program milieu during clinical groups, therapeutic activities, breaks, movement throughout the program setting, and transportation-related activities.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or extensive work experience in behavioral health settings.
• One year of experience in a behavioral health, residential, or school setting.
• CPI certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmentally appropriate direct care that supports a safe, trauma-free, accepting therapeutic environment.
• Provide case management support as assigned by the clinical team, including collateral contacts concerning insurance, entitlements, schedules, appointments, medical and psychiatric records, correspondence, and communication with family members and community providers.
• Prepare clinical rooms for the daily program by setting up and breaking down furniture, equipment, and materials for psychoeducation groups.
• Co-facilitate psychoeducation groups by taking attendance, documenting activities, supporting behavioral management, and applying treatment-plan interventions when patient behavior disrupts the group.
• Monitor patient behavior and safety throughout program activities, including arrivals and departures, meals and snacks, bathroom and rest breaks, movement between clinical offices, outdoor activities, offsite field trips, and transportation to and from the program.
• Respond to patient safety concerns in accordance with established program policies and standard work.
• Complete documentation for collateral contacts and psychoeducation and life-skills groups in accordance with Joint Commission, state regulatory, and corporate compliance criteria.
• Attend and participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, staff development meetings, and mandatory department and hospital meetings.
• Follow department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Complete continuing education requirements as required by the unit and hospital.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid time off accruing from the date of hire, including seven paid holidays.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee discount programs.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree