Psychiatric Tech (Nights)

About the role

We are searching for a Psychiatric Technician—someone who works well in a fast‑paced setting. In this position, you will ensure the safety of patients at risk of harm to self or others, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) and Behavioral Health Support Team. Care will be delivered incorporating Family Centered Care in a cost‑effective manner and is developmental and age‑appropriate for the patient population.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct continual observation of patients requiring special precautions to ensure a safe environment, risk of harm to self and others during their hospital stay.
• Remain with the assigned patient at all times during the assigned shift.
• Perform direct observation of the patient and monitor for at‑risk behavior.
• Monitor for sharps and other contraband that can cause harm to patient and others.
• Assist the nurse in providing an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Assist in implementation of individualized patient care plan.
• Promote healthy coping through verbal support and implementation of behavior plan by the health care team.
• Assist the patient care team through observation and communication about patients’ status.
• Maintain accountability for development of self.
• Demonstrate commitment to team, flexibility, professional interpersonal communication, and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED (required).
• 1 year experience with Behavioral Health in an inpatient or outpatient setting (required).
• BLS Certification (American Heart Association only) (required).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or related field (preferred).
• Pediatric Behavioral Health experience (preferred).
• Crisis Prevention certification (preferred).
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Schedule

Nights 11 p.m. – 7 a.m. (full‑time available)

About us

Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus is Houston’s first community hospital designed, built and equipped exclusively for children in one of the city’s most rapidly growing communities, serving the area from Sugar Land to Bryan‑College Station, Texas. Located at I‑10 and Barker Cypress, the 515,007‑square‑foot facility houses the only 24/7 pediatric emergency room in the Greater West Houston area, four operating rooms, a 16‑bed pediatric intensive care unit, 46 acute‑care beds, advanced imaging services (including MRI and CT), a neurophysiology sleep lab, a pathology lab, and a full‑scale pharmacy. Join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members at texaschildrenspeople.org.