Psychiatric Technician (Behavioral Health) - Inpatient Adolescent Unit

Hartford HealthCare • Manchester, CT

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About The Position

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network as a Psychiatric Technician.
The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager, Intensive Psychiatric Services. Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, structured and therapeutic milieu, with age-specific behavioral management practices. This position requires some familiarity with psychiatric disorders, the willingness and ability to learn how to facilitate therapeutic groups. Plans, implements and facilitates a variety of skill training and theme-specific groups; role models skills to patients such as communication, negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team in documenting and communicating pertinent information to the treatment team. Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), which may include bathing, feeding and dressing patients. Creates a caring and compassionate environment through ECHN’s Core Values of Teamwork, Communication, Respect and Caring.

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school degree or GED equivalent required, an Associate’s degree, preferably in psychology or other human services field is preferred.
• Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment with ECHN in this role.
• Must be trained in PMT and de-escalation techniques, as prescribed by ECHN, and receive certification within 6 months of hire into the role.
• Work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with a psychiatric population is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining a safe, structured and therapeutic milieu, with age-specific behavioral management practices.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups.
• Plans, implements and facilitates a variety of skill training and theme-specific groups
• Role models skills to patients such as communication, negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team in documenting and communicating pertinent information to the treatment team.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), which may include bathing, feeding and dressing patients.

What This Job Offers

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