Penrose Place - Psychiatric Technician

Catch Inc • Philadelphia, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatric Technician will assist clients in the day-to-day management of activities and daily living.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, some college preferred.
• Psychiatric experience in either an inpatient setting or an emergency services setting.
• Valid Driver’s license
• Must have an acceptable PA criminal history, FBI clearance and Child Abuse clearance done prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• Teamwork Orientation
• Stress Management/Composure
• Ethical Conduct
• Communication Proficiency
• Customer/Client Focus
• De-escalation Techniques

Responsibilities

• Assisting in developing and carrying out individual plans for consumers and in preparing them to make transition to a less structured residential/treatment program.
• Providing counseling and training for target population.
• Facilitating interaction among consumers and leading group activities.
• Assisting consumers with learning and achievement of activities of daily living.
• Completing all documentation as instructed.
• Preparing meals and supervising consumers during meal preparation.
• Taking consumers on off-unit trips in the Community.
• Transporting consumers in Agency van, must possess a valid PA Driver’s license.
• Attending monthly treatment team meetings, departmental staff meetings, in-service trainings and any other meetings/trainings as directed by the Associate Director.
• Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
• All other duties as assigned by the Associate Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED