Psychiatric Technician

Brown Medicine • Newport, RI

39d • $18 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatric Technician works under the direction of the Registered Nurse and reports to the Behavioral Health Manager. This role provides direct patient care and helps maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for adult patients on the Behavioral Health Unit. Brown University Health employees are expected to demonstrate the organization's core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, while embracing the core Success Factors of: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate Effectively with Others.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Human Services, Behavioral Health, or a related field; or Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with experience working with a behavioral health population.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Current Brown University Health Crisis Management Certification or successful enrollment in the required training program.

Nice To Haves

• Previous healthcare or behavioral health experience preferred.
• Understanding of behavioral health and psychiatric disorders.
• Strong communication, observation, and documentation skills.
• Ability to effectively engage with patients in a therapeutic manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of patient safety, confidentiality, and crisis intervention practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the nursing team in implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Observe and document patient behaviors, progress, and significant interactions.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, grooming, and mobility.
• Communicate patient concerns and behavioral changes to nursing staff and the treatment team.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and provide input regarding patient progress.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Encourage participation in treatment groups, recreational activities, and therapeutic programming.
• Organize and facilitate recreational activities that support patients' psychosocial and emotional well-being.
• Model positive and therapeutic interactions with patients and families.
• Conduct routine patient rounds and safety checks.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic unit environment.
• Recognize and respond to escalating behaviors using approved interventions.
• Assist with patient searches, room searches, and other safety procedures as needed.
• Assist with seclusion and restraint procedures in accordance with hospital policies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and respect patient privacy at all times.
• Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Follow all Hospital, Department, and Unit policies and procedures.
• Participate in required training and professional development activities.
• Seek and incorporate feedback to improve performance and patient care.

Benefits

• As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level