Sr. Psychiatric Technician-1

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

2d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. This role involves assisting in the nursing care of mentally ill patients by implementing various types of psychiatric treatment plans for groups of patients, including group interventions. The Psychiatric Technician delivers health care services according to the interdisciplinary treatment plan, implements the plan for assigned patients, and revises it as needed. They participate in planning conferences, integrate multidisciplinary approaches for patient assessments, and coordinate health care services. The role requires problem-solving and critical thinking skills in developing health care interventions and participating in therapeutic activities like role-playing and behavior modification. Collaboration with patients, families, and the treatment team is essential, as is participation in ongoing staff development and training for peer staff. The position also involves contributing to unit-based research and quality improvement through data collection and reporting.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Human Services preferred or Two years completed towards Bachelors Degree in Nursing / Human Services preferred
Equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Delivers health care services to patients and their families according to the interdisciplinary treatment plan.
Independently implements interdisciplinary treatment plan for an assigned group of patients, including group interventions.
Revises and modifies plan in response to changes in patient and alterations in therapeutic approach.
Participates in planning conferences.
Integrates multidisciplinary approaches to complete patient assessments and coordinate health care services across the continuum.
Demonstrates problem solving and critical thinking skills in developing health care interventions.
Participates in various therapeutic activities, such as role playing, behavior modification, modeling, reality orientation, etc.
Collaborates with patients, family members and the interdisciplinary treatment team to deliver quality services.
Participates in ongoing staff development programs, workshops and seminars.
Implements orientation and training for peer staff development, including the orientation and training of new Psychiatric Technicians.
Participates in unit-based research and quality improvement, involving data collection and documentation of patient and family services.
Records relevant data and reports data to appropriate staff.
Other duties as assigned.