Senior Psychiatric Technician - Atrium Health University City Emergency Department (ED) FT Days

Advocate Health • Charlotte, NC

4d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Psychiatric Technician works in the Atrium Health University City Emergency Department, providing therapeutic support and monitoring for patients. The role includes observing and documenting patient behavior and changes, participating in patient activities and groups, completing rounds, and monitoring patients in seclusion or restraints. The position is full-time, with a 7 a.m.–7 p.m. schedule, weekend requirements, and 36 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from the American Heart Association.
• CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
• For teammates promoted after 2017: bachelor's degree or certification from the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Observe, report, and document signs, symptoms, or changes in patient behavior to the charge nurse.
• Interact therapeutically with patients.
• Assist with, initiate, and participate in social and recreational activities, group therapy, patient teaching groups, and other group activities.
• Make rounds on assigned patients as ordered.
• Monitor patients in seclusion or restraints and document observations.
• Participate in unit-based process improvement activities.
• Document observations in the clinical record.
• Complete all mandatory training as required by facility policy.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, for eligible positions.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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