Sr Psychiatric Technician
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. In accordance with department policy and objectives, assists in the nursing care of the mentally ill by implementing various types of psychiatric treatment plans for groups of patients, including group interventions. SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION EXERCISED: May coordinate the work of a Nursing Assistant or equivalent position as required. MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED: Scale, thermometer, sphygmomanometer, common hospital equipment such as portable beds and wheel chairs, patient activity equipment for therapy and recreation, and other equipment of similar complexity. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree and one year of experience in a human services field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
