Safety Technician / Psychiatry / Full-Time / Days / 7a-7p EOW
About The Position
The Safety Technician provides non-nursing safety and security for patients in a psychiatric setting, appropriate to the age of the patients served. The role incorporates principles of therapeutic verbal and physical intervention and requires building and maintaining constructive, cooperative relationships. The technician must remain composed, control emotions, and avoid aggressive behavior, including in difficult and high-stress situations. No previous experience is required. With training and on-the-job experience, the incumbent is expected to become proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with required certifications obtained within specified timeframes.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- BCLS certification from the American Heart Association within three months of employment.
- Crisis Intervention Certification within one month of employment; renew at least bi-annually for the first year and annually thereafter.
- No previous experience required; with training and on-the-job experience, become proficient in basic aspects of the job within three months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of related experience in psychiatry or a related human service field.
Responsibilities
- Provide non-nursing safety and security appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- Apply principles of therapeutic verbal and physical intervention.
- Develop constructive and cooperative relationships with others and maintain them over time.
- Maintain composure and control emotions, avoiding aggressive behavior in difficult and high-stress situations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
