Psychiatric Technician, Part Time Day Shift, BHU

Virtua Health•Burlington, VT

21d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an RN, the Psychiatric Technician helps 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 from the multidisciplinary treatment plan and completes assigned patients’ physical care, vital signs, and point-of-care testing. This is a part-time, on-site day-shift position at Burlington Hospital, with 24 total weekly hours.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Ensure patient safety under RN direction 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 RN direction by implementing interventions from the multidisciplinary treatment plan.
Complete necessary physical care, including vital signs and point-of-care testing.