Psychiatric Technician (PCT, Psych, Acute, Crisis) - Inpatient Dual Diagnosis
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. We are actively seeking a psychiatric technician for the inpatient dual diagnosis unit at Manchester Memorial Hospital. This is a specialized behavioral health unit for adults who are experiencing both a substance use disorder and a co-occurring mental health condition such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, or other psychiatric illnesses.
Requirements
- A minimum of a high school degree or GED equivalent required.
- Work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
- Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and de-escalation techniques upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment with HHC in this role.
- Strong verbal communication skills using the English language is essential.
Nice To Haves
- Some familiarity with psychiatric disorders.
- Willingness and ability to learn how to facilitate therapeutic groups.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic milieu, with age-specific behavioral management practices.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical and dental benefits
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Additional voluntary benefits
- Employee discount programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
