Psychiatric Technician

Description

Benefits offered for fulltime employees:

• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance, AD&D - Company Paid
• Short Term Disability- Company Paid
• Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional or ROTH) with Company Funded company match up to 6%
• Retirement and Financial Planning Services
• Shift differential incentives
• Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
• We provide professional development to enhance various skills, certifications, and continuing education
• Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us and have opportunities
• Paid Time Off (amount depends on years of service)
• Sick Leave for part-time staff
• (11) Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Carpool reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Clinical Supervision
• Wellness Program reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interacts daily with patients observing and monitoring patient behavior and responses to treatment.  Charts and reports information as appropriate to RN and/or other treatment team members.
• After being delegated, obtains patient’s Vital Signs per provider’s orders, charts the findings and reports to the RN any changes or abnormalities.
• Accompanies the licensed medical provider (physician, nurse practitioner, psychiatrist) “Provider” and/or RN during physical exams with the patients.
• Responsible for completing the documentation packet on all new patient admissions and discharges.
• Attends change of shift report and participates in plan of care discussion for patients during that shift.
• Reports signs and symptoms of patient violence and/or aggression towards self or others to RN.
• Chart patient behavior and responses to treatment as required, as well as charting on specific incidents in the patient progress notes.
• Completes periodic unit checks of windows, locked doors, smoke detectors, and other safety hazards and/or conditions and reports findings to RN.
• Works with the Treatment Team in transitioning patients out of the facility by having knowledge of where the patient is in the transition process using effective communication to encourage and reassure the patient throughout this process.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean unit environment utilizing the Infection Control Policy by cleaning unit bathrooms, showers, hallway, unit kitchen as well as any other areas or items that may need cleaned.
• Stocks towels, wash cloths, spoons, cups, gloves, med cups, crackers, juice, Boost, paper towels, toilet paper, and refills soap containers.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Experience working with mental health patients preferred.
• Basic Computer Skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and handle multiple task safely and effectively.
• Good communication skills, including the ability to communicate sensitive information.
• High tolerance for working under pressure and handling critical situations with a cool head.
• 2 -3 years’ experience in behavioral health setting, preferred.
• Certification in NAPPI training (Non-Abusive Psychological and Physical Intervention) within 6 months of hire, required.
• Proof of Covid vaccine, or religious or medical exception