PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN - 07092026-79152

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school.

Necessary Special Qualifications: A valid motor vehicle operator license may be required; some positions may require a valid motor vehicle operator's license with a FOR HIRE (F) endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic and/or emergency/psychiatric medical assistance under direct supervision of a licensed health care provider.
• Rescues injured patients and/or escorts patients to appropriate areas during the event of an emergency.
• Teaches patients to function at the highest daily living level possible through demonstration, one-on-one instruction, videos, or booklets.
• Promotes social interaction by encouraging patient participation in group activities and/or discussions.
• Identifies patients at risk based on current assessment by medical professionals and follows established protocols for specific risks to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Makes sure patients take their medications and eat properly to comply with the treatment plan.
• Makes sure patients are safe and comfortable, and reports any changes in their condition to the supervisor.
• Monitors patients during medication administration and meal times to ensure compliance with the treatment plan and monitors office and medical supplies to ensure adequate quantities are on hand.
• Identifies problematic situations between staff and patients and takes appropriate corrective action (e.g., intervenes when a staff member is having difficulties interacting with a patient).
• Restraints patients to prevent injuries to themselves and others.
• Reports to the immediate supervisor any observed progress or regression in patients that may indicate a need for changes in training or treatment.
• Meets with other staff to discuss and document patient behavior or any other hospital situations that have occurred.
• Cleans the work area, supplies, and equipment to ensure a sanitary living environment.
• Inspects patients' belongings, rooms, and other patient areas to check for contraband, safety and health issues, equipment functioning, or other problems or issues.
• Performs clerical or administrative tasks such as completing forms, entering data, maintaining records, processing admissions, answering phones, explaining HIPAA laws, patients' rights, and other information to patients, families, and/or conservators or assisting with unit documentation.
• Maintains current information and adheres to the Health Information Portability and Privacy Act (HIPAA) and other regularity standards relevant to job duties.
• Attends annual and periodic in-service training to keep up-to-date on the latest methods and technologies relevant to job duties.

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for psychiatric technical work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the working level class in the Psychiatric Technician sub-series. Employees in this class provide direct care on patient units in a psychiatric hospital with responsibilities including providing daily living care, individualized teaching, group teaching, and supervised medical assistance. Some positions may also perform clerical or administrative duties related to patient admissions, documentation, scheduling, or unit operations, depending on facility needs. An employee in this class may be assigned to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Knowledge

• Customer and Personal Service
• Clerical Skills
• Time Management
• Learning Strategies
• Instructing
• Critical Thinking
• Reading Comprehension
• Abilities
• Multilimb Coordination
• Multilimb Strength
• Limb and/or Full Body Coordination
• Speech Clarity
• Written Comprehension

Competencies

• Instills Trust
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Manages Conflict
• Customer Focus
• Action Oriented

Salary

$2,349.00 - $3,519.00 Monthly
$28,188.00 - $42,228.00 Annually

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.

Pay

$2,349.00 - $3,519.00 Monthly
$28,188.00 - $42,228.00 Annually

Schedule

On-site position. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.