Psychiatric Tech Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school degree or GED.
• 1–3 years of experience in an acute behavioral health setting.
• Complete Crisis Prevention Intervention Training within 3 months.

Nice To Haves

• 3 months of EPIC experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in patient admissions by completing the psychiatric technician checklist, including vital signs, height and weight, safety checks of the patient and belongings, and identification and logging of valuables.
• Communicate with patients, families, other involved parties, and hospital employees while providing effective customer service and protecting confidential information.
• Recognize psychiatric symptoms related to a patient’s diagnosis or presentation.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including feeding, dressing, cleaning, and grooming; answer call bells; and report relevant information to nursing staff.
• Report and document relevant patient information accurately and promptly, and immediately notify appropriate nursing staff of unexpected patient changes.
• Identify and maintain therapeutic boundaries between staff and patients.
• Prepare and present educational groups to unit patients.
• Assist with the application of restraints as directed by a registered nurse.
• Maintain professional growth through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to stay current with trends related to the position.
• Participate in staff meetings, educational programs, and in-service meetings to maintain competencies.
• Comply with hospital policies and procedures, including those related to safety, infection control, attendance, sexual harassment, dress code, corporate compliance, and confidentiality.
• Complete annual competency requirements specific to the area of responsibility.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid time off accruing from the date of hire, including seven paid holidays.
• Additional voluntary benefits.
• Employee discount programs.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.