Sr Psychiatric Technician

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

49d•$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 the mentally ill by implementing various types of psychiatric treatment plans for groups of patients, including group interventions. The Sr Psychiatric Technician delivers health care services to patients and their families according to the interdisciplinary treatment plan, independently implements the plan for an assigned group of patients, and revises it in response to changes in patient condition or therapeutic approach. They participate in planning conferences and integrate multidisciplinary approaches to complete patient assessments and coordinate health care services. The position requires demonstrating problem-solving and critical thinking skills in developing health care interventions and participating in various therapeutic activities. Collaboration with patients, family members, and the interdisciplinary treatment team is essential. Additionally, the role involves participating in ongoing staff development programs, implementing orientation and training for peer staff, and contributing to unit-based research and quality improvement initiatives through data collection and reporting.

Requirements

Associate's degree in a Psychology or Sociology field and 2 years of recent Psychiatric Technician experience required
High School diploma and 2 years of RN Nursing School required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s in Human Services preferred

Responsibilities

Delivers health care services to patients and their families according to the interdisciplinary treatment plan.
Independently implements 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.
Other duties as assigned.