PSYCHIATRY TECHNICIAN
About The Position
Montefiore Medical Center is proud to announce the upcoming launch of a new acute inpatient psychiatric facility dedicated to providing high-quality, short-term psychiatric care for children and adolescents. This specialized unit will enhance access to timely, developmentally appropriate mental health services, offering a safe, structured, and compassionate environment to support patients in crisis and help stabilize their condition. As part of our efforts to build a strong, multidisciplinary team, we are currently seeking a Psychiatry Technician. The Psychiatry Technician plays a vital role in the Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit, delivering direct patient care and clinical support under the guidance of registered nurses. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe and structured environment, engaging patients in therapeutic activities, and assisting children and adolescents with their daily needs throughout hospitalization. Additionally, the Psychiatric Technician performs essential clinical tasks, including phlebotomy, EKGs, and point-of-care testing, in alignment with a trauma-informed and developmentally sensitive model of care.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or G.E.D. is required
- two years of full-time experience in nursing or psychiatric/behavioral health care within a high-volume, intensive care setting. Alternatively, a satisfactory combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. However, all candidates must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D.
- Graduate of a State Certified PCT/PCA program
- Completion of and certified to perform vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs and blood glucose monitoring
- Successful completion of an appropriate training program in the application and use of restraints and seclusion must be completed
- Basic Life Support
Responsibilities
- delivering direct patient care
- clinical support under the guidance of registered nurses
- maintaining a safe and structured environment
- engaging patients in therapeutic activities
- assisting children and adolescents with their daily needs throughout hospitalization
- performing essential clinical tasks, including phlebotomy, EKGs, and point-of-care testing, in alignment with a trauma-informed and developmentally sensitive model of care.
Benefits
- An assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits.
- Check out our comprehensive benefits available to you when you join our outstanding team!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
