What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Technician position at Armor Health?
Great outcomes start with great people and Armor has an exciting opportunity for a Psychiatric Technician to join our team at Dekalb County Jail in Decatur, Georgia.
What's in it for YOU?
Armor Health offers career development opportunities, competitive salaries, and an excellent benefit package that includes:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Employer Paid Disability and Life coverage
- 401(k) retirement plans
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Much more!
Responsibilities
The Psychiatric Technician works under the supervision of a licensed nursing personnel or designee to provide direct care services to patients who may present with a mental health and/or intellectual developmental disabilities. The Psychiatric Technician should maintain a safe and secure environment for all patients in crisis environment and provide support services to Nursing and Clinical Treatment teams. The position may also perform delegated nursing tasks and therefore would be under the supervision of a licensed nurse personnel when performing tasks.
What you will do:
- Promote a physically and emotionally safe environment, including conducting regular rounds and patient and property searches so patients can focus on managing their illnesses and disabilities to promote healing.
- Aid in basic patient care such as eating, bathing, dressing, and teaching and encouraging basic hygiene while observing patient progress to identify the need for additional services or changes in current treatment.
- Provide behavioral emergency assistance, such as patient restraint using approved agency curriculum or basic first aid when needed, as well as recognize and report homicidal or suicidal behaviors.
- Monitor and document behavior of patients in seclusion or on precautions.
- Performs duties (e.g. vital signs, specimen collection, etc.) as delegated by nursing personnel or assigned by a physician.
- Utilize Standard Precautions appropriately to prevent the spread of infection.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- 1 year of direct care experience in psychiatric or behavioral healthcare environment preferred.
- Understanding of Standard Precautions and Infection Control Procedures.
- Knowledge of and the ability to apply Handle with Care Crisis Intervention Techniques (HWC III).
- Ability to coordinate patient care with treatment team.
If you want to join an exciting, dynamic and growing organization that is making a positive impact on the lives we serve, we look forward to speaking with you!
At Armor Health we are raising the standard of care to impact the lives of those we serve by partnering with exceptional correctional organizations to improve health care outcomes. We provide support for patients and foster the holistic wellness and well-being of the lives entrusted in our care. Armor is laser-focused on providing the best-in-class interventions to ensure optimal outcomes. Through our core values of embracing change, taking ownership, attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and a results oriented collaborative environment, we are a dynamic team that is transforming and revolutionizing correctional healthcare.
Armor Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants. We comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including but not limited to those that prohibit discrimination based on color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, immigration status, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran's status, and citizenship.
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