Psychiatric Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Technician to provide direct care and clinical services to in-patient psychiatric patients. This role involves working closely with patients on an individual basis to support their daily living activities, social interactions, and psychiatric rehabilitation, as directed by the Registered Nurse (RN).

Responsibilities

• Engage in direct care activities with in-patient psychiatric patients.
• Assist patients with daily living tasks and facilitate social and psychiatric rehabilitation.
• Communicate effectively with patients to ensure they have access to necessary services.
• Monitor and report any changes in patients’ conditions to the RN.
• Participate in patient rounds and group therapy sessions as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in a related field.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in psychology or sociology is required.

Additional Information

This position requires black scrubs as part of the uniform. The role involves rotating shifts, including holidays and weekends, with the potential for on-call and callback duties based on unit needs.