Psychiatric Technician (Behavioral Health) - Inpatient Adolescent Unit

Hartford Healthcare • Manchester, CT

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About The Position

This position reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager, Intensive Psychiatric Services. Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, structured and therapeutic milieu, with age-specific behavioral management practices. This position requires some familiarity with psychiatric disorders, the willingness and ability to learn how to facilitate therapeutic groups. Plans, implements and facilitates a variety of skill training and theme-specific groups; role models skills to patients such as communication, negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team in documenting and communicating pertinent information to the treatment team. Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), which may include bathing, feeding and dressing patients. Creates a caring and compassionate environment through ECHN’s Core Values of Teamwork, Communication, Respect and Caring.

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school degree or GED equivalent required, an Associate’s degree, preferably in psychology or other human services field is preferred.
• Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment with ECHN in this role.
• Must be trained in PMT and de-escalation techniques, as prescribed by ECHN, and receive certification within 6 months of hire into the role.
• Work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Some familiarity with psychiatric disorders
• The willingness and ability to learn how to facilitate therapeutic groups.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with a psychiatric population is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining a safe, structured and therapeutic milieu, with age-specific behavioral management practices.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups.
• Plans, implements and facilitates a variety of skill training and theme-specific groups
• Role models skills to patients such as communication, negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team in documenting and communicating pertinent information to the treatment team.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), which may include bathing, feeding and dressing patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees