Psychiatric Technician Per Diem (PCT, Tech, Acute, Crisis, Psych) - Inpatient Dual Diagnosis

Manchester Memorial Hospital•Manchester, CT

About The Position

The Psychiatric Technician reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager, Intensive Psychiatric Services. The role is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, structured, therapeutic milieu using age-specific behavioral management practices. It requires some familiarity with psychiatric disorders and the willingness and ability to learn to facilitate therapeutic groups. The technician plans, implements, and facilitates skill-training and theme-specific groups, and models communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills for patients. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the technician documents and communicates pertinent information to the treatment team. The role also assists patients with activities of daily living, which may include bathing, feeding, and dressing. The technician helps create a caring and compassionate environment grounded in the organization's values of teamwork, communication, respect, and caring.

Requirements

High school degree or GED equivalent required.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification upon hire or within the new employee introductory orientation period, and maintenance of clinical competency during employment.
Training in PMT and de-escalation techniques, with certification required within six months of hire.
Work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree, preferably in psychology or another human services field.
Prior experience working with a psychiatric population.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic milieu using age-specific behavioral management practices.
Plan, implement, and facilitate skill-training and theme-specific therapeutic groups.
Role-model communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills for patients.
Document and communicate pertinent information to the treatment team as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, which may include bathing, feeding, and dressing.
Help create a caring and compassionate environment through teamwork, communication, respect, and caring.