Psychiatric Technician - Older Adult Inpatient
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, the Psychiatric Technician assists nurses in observing and monitoring patients’ behavior and physical condition. The role includes performing basic patient-care tasks, such as helping patients with personal hygiene and other daily living activities as delegated and in accordance with nursing care plans and policies. The technician establishes therapeutic relationships with patients, encourages participation in recreational and other therapeutic activities, and helps maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. The position is with the Institute of Living, a not-for-profit center providing patient care, research, and education in behavioral, psychiatric, and addiction disorders. Its programs serve children, adolescents, and adults, including specialized anxiety, eating-disorder, and geriatric services. The schedule is four 8-hour shifts from 11:15 p.m. to 7:15 a.m., with every other weekend and rotating holidays.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- Strong communication skills.
- Successfully complete CPR training within three months of hire.
- Successfully complete crisis intervention training within three months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a psychiatric-mental health setting or a medical-surgical health-care setting.
- For work with a specialty population such as geriatric patients or children and adolescents, previous experience with that population.
Responsibilities
- Assist nurses in observing and monitoring patients’ behavior and physical condition.
- Perform basic patient-care tasks, including assisting with personal hygiene and daily living activities as delegated and in accordance with nursing care plans and policies.
- Establish therapeutic relationships with patients.
- Encourage patients’ participation in recreational and other therapeutic activities.
- Assist in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.
Benefits
- Medical and dental benefits.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Paid time off accrual starting on the date of hire.
- Additional voluntary benefits and employee discount programs.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
- Competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
