Sr Psychiatric Technician

University of Rochester•Rochester, NY

2d•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 requires delivering health care services according to an interdisciplinary treatment plan, revising and modifying plans as needed, and participating in planning conferences. The technician will integrate multidisciplinary approaches, demonstrate problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and participate in therapeutic activities. Collaboration with patients, families, and the treatment team is essential. The role also includes participating in staff development, implementing orientation and training for peer staff, and contributing to unit-based research and quality improvement initiatives. The technician will record and report relevant data and perform other duties as assigned by a Registered Nurse.

Requirements

Associate's degree
1-year of experience in a human services field Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.
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.