Psychiatric Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least one year of previous experience working as a PCT, working with a behavioral health population in a residential or inpatient setting, or a four-year degree in psychology.
• High school diploma.
• BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety under the direction of the RN by implementing applicable policies and procedures while rounding on patients and the unit.
• Provide therapeutic group and individual activities for patients.
• Provide emotional support and behavioral redirection under the direction of the RN, using interventions from the multidisciplinary treatment plan.
• Carry out treatment-plan interventions as outlined in the multidisciplinary treatment plan.
• Complete necessary physical care, including vital signs and point-of-care testing.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) plan; 401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave as provided under state and local laws
• Short-term disability and optional long-term disability
• Colleague and dependent life insurance
• Supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions