Psychiatric Technician
About The Position
VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a full-time Psychiatric Technician at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, Delaware. The Psychiatric Technician provides continuous visual monitoring of patients assessed to be at increased risk of harm to themselves or others, known as Psychiatric Close Observation. The role involves observing and documenting patient behavior, supporting a safe and therapeutic environment, and promptly communicating safety concerns or changes in patient condition to clinical staff. The technician follows facility, company, and security procedures, maintains patient confidentiality and professional boundaries, and participates in required training.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Ability to remain attentive and focused during extended periods of observation.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm and professional when working with patients experiencing behavioral or emotional distress.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions, safety procedures, and facility protocols.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Nice To Haves
- An associate degree in human services or working toward a degree in human services.
- Previous experience in behavioral health, mental health, healthcare, corrections, or a similar environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide continuous, uninterrupted visual observation of patients placed on Psychiatric Close Observation.
- Maintain a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
- Monitor and document patient behavior, activities, and changes in condition according to established procedures.
- Immediately report changes in patient behavior, safety concerns, or potential risks to nursing or clinical staff.
- Follow procedures for patients identified as being at risk for self-harm, harm to others, or other safety concerns.
- Maintain professional boundaries and interact with patients respectfully, calmly, and compassionately.
- Assist clinical staff in maintaining a structured and orderly patient environment.
- Follow facility, company, and security policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Complete required documentation accurately and promptly.
- Communicate effectively with nursing, behavioral health, medical, and security personnel.
- Participate in required training and maintain competency in assigned duties.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Holiday pay for New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Identity theft protection
- Pet insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
- 401(k) with plan matching
- Paid time off
- Annual incentive bonus
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
