Residential Technician – Inpatient Addictions Program - RT
About The Position
Addictions treatment programs at Mayo Clinic take an individualized holistic approach within a respectful, professional environment. Patients are treated by multidisciplinary care teams which ensures each patient receives comprehensive treatment that addresses his or her alcohol and/or other substance abuse, emotional health, and spiritual wellbeing. This position supports Residential Addiction programs and may float to additional residential programs within the Psychiatry department. Additionally, this position supports coverage to the Outpatient Addictions Programs for adults age 18 or older for treatment of alcohol and drug use problems-including illegal drugs, options, and other prescription medications. The Psychiatric Technician is an integral member of the psychiatric residential, hospital-based psych emergency services team and participates in both direct and indirect patient care for adults and children. At the direction of a registered nurse the Psychiatric Technician promotes involvement in the treatment program. Psychiatric Technicians assist residents in various social, clinical, nutritional, and observational activities to ensure optimal patient outcomes and a safe patient milieu. The Psychiatric Technician role plays a crucial role in ongoing safety observation, assessment of the milieu and identification of escalation of concerning behaviors. The Psychiatric Technician plays a key role in leading social activities, games and crafts that promote patients to engage in milieu and practice therapy concepts they are learning within individualized care plans.
Responsibilities
- Participates in both direct and indirect patient care for adults and children.
- At the direction of a registered nurse the Psychiatric Technician promotes involvement in the treatment program.
- Assist residents in various social, clinical, nutritional, and observational activities to ensure optimal patient outcomes and a safe patient milieu.
- Ongoing safety observation, assessment of the milieu and identification of escalation of concerning behaviors.
- Leading social activities, games and crafts that promote patients to engage in milieu and practice therapy concepts they are learning within individualized care plans.
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
