Psych Tech

Texana Center • Rosenberg, TX

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About The Position

The Crisis Center Psychiatric Technician provides nursing-delegated or assigned services to patients with mental illness in the involuntary extended observation unit and voluntary crisis residential unit, under the direction or supervision of licensed nursing staff or their designee. The role supports individuals with mental illness, co-occurring substance use or abuse diagnoses, and dual diagnoses involving intellectual or developmental disabilities.

The technician helps maintain a safe and secure environment for patients and supports nursing staff and the clinical treatment team. Duties also include preparing food and performing housekeeping tasks in the Crisis Center. The position reports directly to the Crisis Center Manager. The schedule is a 40-hour work week using 8-hour shifts, with flexibility to meet program needs. Salary is $17.59 per hour plus shift differential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Ability to perform SAMA and CPR.
• Ability to perform the listed physical functions, with or without reasonable accommodations, including kneeling, lifting and carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching, grasping, walking, standing, sitting, crawling, twisting, seeing, identifying colors, hearing without an aid, writing, and operating office equipment and a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• One year of direct-care experience in psychiatric or behavioral healthcare.
• Spanish-speaking ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing-delegated or assigned services to patients under the direction or supervision of licensed nursing staff or their designee.
• Provide care to individuals with mental illness, co-occurring substance use or abuse diagnoses, and dual diagnoses involving intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all patients.
• Support nursing staff and the clinical treatment team.
• Prepare food for patients.
• Perform housekeeping duties in the Crisis Center.
• Adhere to and promote the compliance policy.

What This Job Offers

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