Psychiatric Technician

McLaren Health Care•Bay City, MI

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About The Position

Working under the direction of an RN and in compliance with the treatment plan, the Psychiatric Technician provides therapeutic care and monitors patients’ conditions. The role assists patients with daily activities and helps ensure a safe, clean environment. The technician observes and documents patients’ behavior, concerns, conditions, and services provided; leads therapeutic and recreational activities; assists with patient admission, transportation, and discharge; monitors vital signs; and helps patients with activities of daily living, including eating and bathing. The position may also involve restraining patients who become physically violent, providing compassionate support to patients and families, following applicable healthcare regulations such as HIPAA and OSHA, and maintaining a safe and clean work environment in accordance with infection-control, hazardous-waste, and other policies and protocols. Other related duties may be assigned as required and directed.

Requirements

An associate degree in a human services field or science; or
Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program and completion of a mental health clinical rotation; or
A high school diploma and three years of direct patient-care experience on an inpatient psychiatric unit or in a residential setting; or
A high school diploma and completion of a Behavioral Health training program through the US Armed Services; or
A high school diploma and three years of relevant human-services experience, such as social services, law enforcement, community mental health, hospital, or criminal justice experience, or experience as a security officer in a hospital setting.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with persons with mental illness or substance abuse disorders.

Responsibilities

Observe patients’ behavior and listen to their concerns; record their condition, observations, and services performed.
Lead patients in therapeutic and recreational activities.
Assist with admitting, transporting, and discharging patients.
Monitor patients’ vital signs.
Help patients with activities of daily living, including eating and bathing.
Restrain patients who may become physically violent.
Provide compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment and protect patients and employees by following infection-control, hazardous-waste, and other policies and protocols.
Perform other related duties as required and directed.