Patient Care Technician

Who Are We?

We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life-changing work each day. Each day, we are closing the gaps in access to care. We are innovating through leading-edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that others replicate across the country. Our services include a state-of-the-art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon-to-be-built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation. On-the-job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists, and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers. We are passionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work.

Psychiatric Technician Key Responsibilities

• Provide physical and emotional support to people served in individual and group settings
• Support safety management, crisis intervention, and de-escalation
• Assist with activities of daily living (personal care, hygiene, dressing, etc.)
• Document progress notes, medication administration (as trained), and incident reports
• Support treatment plans, programming, and community activities
• Maintain a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment

Psychiatric Technician Qualifications

• Minimum of six months post-high school education in behavioral sciences or related field preferred
• CNA certification or 1–2 years of college preferred
• Ability to work with individuals with complex behavioral and mental health needs
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Valid Michigan driver’s license may be required

Psychiatric Technician Additional Details

• Pay based on education and experience
• Non-Exempt (hourly) position
• Physically active role requiring bending, lifting, standing, and crisis response
• Competitive benefits package

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, education verification, and drug screen.