What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Technician - Youth Diversion position at The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD?
Brief Description
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for a Psychiatric Technician to join our team!
The Psychiatric Technician A works under the supervision of a Lead Nurse or other licensed nursing personnel to residents in the Juvenile Detention Center (YDC). The Psychiatric Technician A should maintain a safe and secure environment for all patients, and they will 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
Transportation: This position requires driving of Agency vehicle.
Position #65005
What We Have To Offer
The HARRIS CENTER offers competitive salary, excellent benefits package, retirement plans with company matching, prior service credit towards generous PTO accrual, wellness programs and professional development.
Employees can also take advantage of business casual dress code, corporate discounts, and gym memberships. New hire referral bonus, discounts are also available on an optional basis. These include mobile phone service, fitness centers and other wellness amenities.
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for a Psychiatric Technician to join our team!
The Psychiatric Technician A works under the supervision of a Lead Nurse or other licensed nursing personnel to residents in the Juvenile Detention Center (YDC). The Psychiatric Technician A should maintain a safe and secure environment for all patients, and they will 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.
- 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.
Transportation: This position requires driving of Agency vehicle.
Position #65005
What We Have To Offer
The HARRIS CENTER offers competitive salary, excellent benefits package, retirement plans with company matching, prior service credit towards generous PTO accrual, wellness programs and professional development.
Employees can also take advantage of business casual dress code, corporate discounts, and gym memberships. New hire referral bonus, discounts are also available on an optional basis. These include mobile phone service, fitness centers and other wellness amenities.
