Psychiatric Technician - Atrium Health Davidson Behavioral Health I/P River Birch PT Days
About The Position
The Psychiatric Technician works in the inpatient behavioral health unit at Atrium Health Davidson Behavioral Health. The role involves observing and documenting patient behavior, engaging therapeutically with patients, and supporting group and recreational activities. The technician uses CPI techniques, conducts regular patient rounds, and responds to patients with empathy while protecting their dignity and confidentiality. The position is part-time, with day shifts consisting of two 8-hour shifts and one 12-hour shift, and includes an every-other-weekend and holiday rotation. The schedule is based on scheduled tracks. On-call duties may be requested by administration.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Good therapeutic communication skills.
- CPI certification required within 90 days of hire.
- BLS certification as required by 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 when the workload changes.
- Respond to patients with empathy while maintaining their dignity and confidentiality.
- Participate in unit-based process improvement activities.
- Participate in unit-based committees.
- Perform on-call duties when 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.
- Other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
