Psychiatric Technician (PCT, Tech, Crisis, Acute) - Inpatient Geriatric Unit

Hartford Healthcare•Manchester, CT

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare is hiring a Psychiatric Technician for its inpatient geriatric unit in the Greater Manchester Region. The role reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager, Intensive Psychiatric Services, and is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, structured, therapeutic milieu using age-specific behavioral management practices. The position requires some familiarity with psychiatric disorders and the willingness and ability to learn to facilitate therapeutic groups. The technician plans, implements, and facilitates skill-training and theme-specific groups; models communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills; and works as part of the interdisciplinary team to document and communicate pertinent information to the treatment team. The technician also assists patients with activities of daily living, which may include bathing, feeding, and dressing. The role contributes to a caring and compassionate environment through the organization’s Core Values of Teamwork, Communication, Respect, and Caring. Hartford HealthCare describes opportunities for career development and growth and a competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.

Requirements

High school degree or GED equivalent.
Some familiarity with psychiatric disorders.
Willingness and ability to learn how to facilitate therapeutic groups.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification upon hire or within the new employee introductory orientation period, with clinical competency maintained during employment.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree, preferably in psychology or another human services field.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic milieu using age-specific behavioral management practices.
Plan, implement, and facilitate skill-training and theme-specific groups.
Role model communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills to patients.
Document and communicate pertinent information to the treatment team as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, potentially including bathing, feeding, and dressing.
Promote a caring and compassionate environment grounded in Teamwork, Communication, Respect, and Caring.