Sr Psychiatric Technician

University of Rochester•Rochester, NY

122d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. This role involves assisting in the nursing care of mentally ill patients by implementing various types of psychiatric treatment plans for groups of patients, including group interventions. The position may also coordinate the work of a Nursing Assistant or equivalent position as required. The Sr Psychiatric Technician will deliver health care services to patients and their families according to the interdisciplinary treatment plan, independently implement the plan for an assigned group of patients, and revise or modify the plan in response to changes in patient condition or therapeutic approach. They will participate in planning conferences, integrate multidisciplinary approaches for patient assessments and care coordination, and demonstrate problem-solving and critical thinking skills in developing health care interventions. The role also includes participating in therapeutic activities, collaborating with patients, families, and the treatment team, and participating in ongoing staff development programs. Additionally, the Sr Psychiatric Technician will implement orientation and training for peer staff, including new Psychiatric Technicians, and participate in unit-based research and quality improvement activities, involving data collection and documentation. Relevant data will be recorded and reported to appropriate staff, and other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse will be performed.

Requirements

High School diploma
2-3 years of experience in human services.

Responsibilities

Assists in the nursing care of the mentally ill by implementing various types of psychiatric treatment plans for groups of patients, including group interventions.
May coordinate the work of a Nursing Assistant or equivalent position as required.
Delivers health care services to patients and their families according to the interdisciplinary treatment plan.
Independently implements the interdisciplinary treatment plan for an assigned group of patients, including group interventions.
Revises and modifies plan in response to changes in patient and alterations in therapeutic approach; participates in planning conferences.
Integrates multidisciplinary approaches to complete patient assessments and coordinate health care services across the continuum.
Demonstrates problem solving and critical thinking skills in developing health care interventions.
Participates in various therapeutic activities such as role playing, behavior modification, modeling, reality orientation, etc.
Collaborates with patients, family members and the interdisciplinary treatment team to deliver quality services.
Participates in ongoing staff development programs, workshops and seminars.
Implements orientation and training for peer staff development, including the orientation and training of new Psychiatric Technicians.
Participates in unit-based research and quality improvement, involving data collection and documentation of patient and family services.
Records relevant data and reports data to appropriate staff.
Performs other duties as assigned by Registered Nurse.