Psychiatric Technician- Cayuga Medical Center Behavioral Services- Per Diem
About The Position
Psychiatric Technicians are responsible for caring for patients who are severely developmentally disabled and need intensive care as well as are undergoing rehabilitation for drug and alcohol addiction and Patients whose illnesses make them disoriented, uncooperative, or violent, patients whose illnesses make them disoriented, uncooperative, or violent. Psychiatric technicians work as part of a medical team, under the direction of nurses and alongside other healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, counselors, and therapists.
Requirements
- Associates degree in Psychology or equivalent experience
- Successful completion of TCI within three (3) months of hire
- BLS certification
- 3 years' experience in a mental health field
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree or 5 years' experience
Responsibilities
- Observe patients' behavior, listen to their concerns, and record their condition
- Help with admitting and discharging patients
- Monitor patients' vital signs, such as their blood pressure
- Help patients with activities of daily living, including eating and bathing
- Assist in restraining patients who may become physically violent
- Share their observations with members of the treatment team, including the Unit Manager, Team Leader and/or other team members as appropriate
Benefits
- Centralus Health and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.
- We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Centralus Health Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
