Psychiatric Tech Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED Required
• 1 Year experience with Behavioral Health in an inpatient or outpatient setting required
• BLS Certification (American Heart Associate Only) required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or other related degree preferred
• Pediatric Behavioral Health experience preferred
• Crisis Prevention certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct continual observation of patients requiring special precautions to ensure a safe environment, risk of harm to self and others during their hospital stay
• Remain with the assigned patient at all times during their assigned shift
• Perform direct observation of the patient and monitors for at-risk behavior
• Monitor for sharps and other contraband that can cause harm to patient and others
• Assist the nurse in providing an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and employees
• Assist in implementation of individualized patient care plan
• Promote healthy coping through verbal support and implementation of behavior plan by the health care team
• Assist the patient care team through observation and communication about patients’ status
• Maintain accountability for development of self
• Demonstrate commitment to team, flexibility, professional interpersonal communication, and customer service skills