Psychiatric Technician - Atrium Health Charlotte Behavioral Health Psychiatric Adult 1 North Unit PT Evenings

Advocate Health • Charlotte, NC

4d • $20 - $30

About The Position

The Psychiatric Technician assists the Registered Nurse in meeting the needs of psychiatric or chemically dependent patients. The role works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, Supervisor, charge nurse, or RN on the assigned unit. The position is part-time, with a 24-hour workweek and a weekender evening schedule of 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Good therapeutic communication skills.
• CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
• BLS certification per policy guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Relevant patient care experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Observe, report, and document signs, symptoms, or changes in patient behavior to the charge nurse.
• Interact therapeutically with patients.
• Assist with, initiate, and participate in social and recreational activities, group therapy, patient teaching groups, and other group activities.
• Use CPI techniques appropriately.
• Make rounds on assigned patients at least every half hour during the shift.
• Demonstrate flexibility in changing workload.
• Respond to patients with empathy while maintaining their dignity and confidentiality.
• Participate in unit-based process improvement activities and committees.
• Perform on-call duties as requested by administration.
• Complete all mandatory training required by facility policy.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational assistance program.
• Premium pay may be available for shifts, on-call work, and other eligible duties.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

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