Psychiatric Technician

State of Montana • Helena, MT

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Montana State Hospital - Grasslands. This position is located in Helena, MT at the Grasslands facility, which is an off-site facility of the Montana State Hospital. It is funded through June 30, 2027. After this date, the position may be funded permanently or may be subject to a reduction in force (RIF). Montana State Hospital is seeking full-time Psychiatric Technicians (Psych Techs) for variable shifts, including days, nights, and evenings. Psych Techs provide assistance and support to clients in a therapeutic environment. Employees who have successfully completed training will be places in a specified work shift consisting of five (5) consecutive 8-hour workdays followed by 2 consecutive days off. Additionally, shift differential may be available. This position may be eligible for a hiring bonus up to $7,500.00. Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work with patients that require variations of assistance
• Ability to utilize equipment necessary to perform routine care and procedures
• Knowledge of health practices and methods for providing care
• Ability to make observations and report/record them accurately
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information in compliance with HIPPA policy and procedure

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience working in a mental health psychiatric setting strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervising and accounting for patients
• Provide care as directed by medical and nursing providers
• Observe, report and document information concerning patients’ physical, emotional and behavior status
• Provide and assist with therapeutic activities and activities of daily living
• Maintains and protects patients’ rights
• Recognize and appropriately response using therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques with patients’

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• shift differential may be available
• hiring bonus up to $7,500.00

What This Job Offers

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