Sr Psychiatric Technician
About The Position
In accordance with department policy and objectives, the Sr Psychiatric Technician assists in the nursing care of people with mental illness by implementing psychiatric treatment plans for groups of patients, including group interventions. The role delivers health care services to patients and families in accordance with interdisciplinary treatment plans, independently implements and modifies plans for an assigned group of patients, and contributes to coordinated, multidisciplinary care. The position also supports therapeutic activities, staff training, quality improvement, and documentation.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in a Psychology or Sociology field and 2 years of recent Psychiatric Technician experience, or a high school diploma and 2 years of RN Nursing School.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services.
Responsibilities
- Deliver health care services to patients and their families according to the interdisciplinary treatment plan.
- Independently implement the interdisciplinary treatment plan for an assigned group of patients, including group interventions.
- Revise and modify plans in response to patient changes and alterations in the therapeutic approach.
- Participate in planning conferences.
- Integrate multidisciplinary approaches to complete patient assessments and coordinate health care services across the continuum.
- Use problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to develop health care interventions.
- Participate in therapeutic activities such as role playing, behavior modification, modeling, and reality orientation.
- Collaborate with patients, family members, and the interdisciplinary treatment team to deliver quality services.
- Participate in ongoing staff development programs, workshops, and seminars.
- Implement orientation and training for peer staff, including new Psychiatric Technicians.
- Participate in unit-based research and quality improvement, including data collection and documentation of patient and family services.
- Record relevant data and report it to appropriate staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
