Psychiatric Technician - PRN

Centurion Health • Kuna, ID

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Idaho Department of Correction. Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. We are currently seeking a per-diem Psychiatric Technician to join our team at Idaho Maximum Security Institution located in Kuna, Idaho. The Psychiatric Technician, as part of the mental health team, will lead daily activities with patients including and not limited to proper hygiene, social skills, and recreational activities within the Acute Mental Health Unit. They will have the opportunity monitor, model, and teach effective behaviors to improve the lives of patients as well as work within a multidisciplinary team. The Psychiatric Technician will document and inform appropriate staff of significant changes in patient’s functioning. They will have the opportunity to assist facilitating group therapeutic sessions as well as the opportunity to facilitate psychoeducational groups.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in the social sciences i.e. psychology, social work, or counseling or related field.
• Experience working in a correctional mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily activities with patients including proper hygiene, social skills, and recreational activities within the Acute Mental Health Unit.
• Monitor, model, and teach effective behaviors to improve the lives of patients.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Document and inform appropriate staff of significant changes in patient’s functioning.
• Assist facilitating group therapeutic sessions.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups.

What This Job Offers

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