Psychiatric Technician-Full Time Nights Willingboro

Virtua Health•Burlington, VT

1d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatric Technician works under the direction of an RN to ensure the safety of psychiatric patients and the environment of care. The role provides therapeutic group and individual activities, one-to-one emotional support, and behavioral redirection. The technician carries out interventions in the multidisciplinary treatment plan and completes assigned patients’ physical care, including vital signs and point-of-care testing. This is a full-time, on-site position at Burlington Hospital in Willingboro, working the third shift for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

At least one year of previous experience working as a PCT, working with a behavioral health population in a residential or inpatient setting, or a four-year degree in psychology.
High school diploma.
BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.

Responsibilities

Ensure patient safety under the direction of the RN by implementing applicable policies and procedures while rounding on patients and the unit.
Provide therapeutic group and individual activities for patients.
Provide emotional support and behavioral redirection under the direction of the RN, using interventions from the multidisciplinary treatment plan.
Carry out treatment-plan interventions as outlined in the multidisciplinary treatment plan.
Complete necessary physical care, including vital signs and point-of-care testing.