Psychiatric Technician, Days, Psychiatry/Addictions Medicine
About The Position
With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes. Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a Psychiatric Technician who will embrace our reach and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference. This is a Full-Time Day Shift position with an every other weekend requirement. 7:30am-8p. Pay Range: $17.40-$27.84 ( actual offer rates are based upon the applicant's relevant experience pertaining to the position)
Requirements
- Graduation from high school
- Minimum two years of college with academic work in psychology or related field
- Graduation from an approved psychiatric or nursing technician training program
- One or more years’ experience working as a Clinical Associate, Nursing Assistant, Mental Health Technician, or Psychiatric Technician
- Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support Card Certification required
- COVID-19 Vaccination Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. External Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.
Responsibilities
- Provides for cleanliness, grooming, rest, nourishment and elimination as needed.
- Encourages independent behavior when appropriate
- Reports observations and pertinent information concerning patients to the Registered Nurse
- Assists in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment that respects patients' rights
- Monitors patients for special risks (falls, elopement, suicide attempt) and reports observations to responsible nurse.
- Inspects unit for contraband
- Participates in and may conduct therapeutic milieu activities for assigned patients under the supervision of the Registered Nurse
- Motivates patients to participate in scheduled daily activities, i.e., community meetings, groups, etc.
- Assists with activities therapy program under the supervision of the adjunctive therapists
- Attends individual treatment planning for assigned patients when requested
- Assists with admission, transfer and discharge procedures.
- Accompanies patients for scheduled off-unit and off-site activities, field trips, diagnostic tests, etc.
- Observes patient behavior and when necessary, notifies appropriate staff.
- Observes when the patient's behavior may be physically harmful to self or others
- Intervenes with critical patients such as during escalation, suicidal behavior and elopement.
- Monitors patients on close observation and/or suicide precautions
Benefits
- Work life balance
- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
- Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403B retirement plan)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
