Psychiatric Technician/Weekender - Atrium Health Charlotte Behavioral Health I/P Psychiatric Adolescent 2 East Unit PT Days
About The Position
The Psychiatric Technician supports inpatient adolescent behavioral health care at Atrium Health Charlotte Behavioral Health. The role observes, reports, and documents changes in patient behavior; interacts therapeutically with patients; and assists with social, recreational, educational, and group therapy activities. The technician uses CPI techniques, makes rounds on assigned patients at least every half hour, adapts to changing workloads, and responds empathetically while maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality. The position also participates in unit-based process improvement activities and committees and completes mandatory facility training. This part-time weekender position is scheduled Saturdays and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., for 24 hours per week. The listed pay range is $19.80–$29.70. Work takes place in patient care areas where patients may be combative or self-destructive, including behavior control areas. The role involves walking, standing, lifting, reaching, and handling charts, supplies, equipment, blood, and body fluids.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Good therapeutic communication skills.
- CPI certification required within 90 days of hire.
- BLS required according to policy guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Relevant patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Observe, report, and document signs and symptoms or changes in patient behavior to the charge nurse.
- Interact therapeutically with patients.
- Assist with, initiate, and participate in social and recreational activities, group therapy, patient teaching groups, and other group activities.
- Use CPI techniques appropriately.
- Make rounds on assigned patients at least every half hour during the shift.
- Demonstrate flexibility in response to changing workload.
- Respond to patients with empathy while maintaining their dignity and confidentiality.
- Participate in unit-based process improvement activities.
- Participate in unit-based committees.
- Complete all mandatory training as required by facility policy.
Benefits
- Paid time off programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, where applicable.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
- Career development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
