MHU Psychiatric Technician, 1st shift

Virtua Health

1d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction of the RN, the Psychiatric Technician ensures the safety of psychiatric patients and the EOC. They provide therapeutic group and individual activities for patients in need, offer one-to-one emotional support and behavioral redirection, and carry out treatment plan interventions as outlined on the Multidisciplinary treatment plan. The role also involves completing necessary physical care, vital signs, and POC testing on assigned patients.

Requirements

At least 1 year of previous experience working as a PCT or working with Behavioral Health population in a residential or inpatient setting or graduate with a four-year psych degree required.
HS Diploma.
BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Ensures safety of the patient, under the direction of the RN, by implementing applicable Policies and Procedures when rounding on patients and unit.
Provides therapeutic group and individual activity for patients.
Provides emotional support and behavioral redirection to patients, under the direction of the RN, by implementing interventions from the multidisciplinary plan.
Completes necessary physical care including vital signs and Point of Care (POC) testing.