Psychiatric Technician, 6 Ridgeway, Full Time, 12 Hour AM-AFSCME
About the role
UC Health is hiring a Psych Tech‑Psychiatric Therapeutic Program Worker (TPW) for the 6 Ridgeway Psychiatry for the varies shift at UC Medical Center. This is a 20‑bed, mixed Geriatric/Psychiatric co‑ed unit which focuses on the treatment of older adults, many of whom are 55 and older, with primary psychiatric diagnoses. As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years, providing world‑renowned clinicians, advanced medical knowledge and technology, and housing Greater Cincinnati’s only Level I adult trauma center. Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States. Join our team to work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams, advance healing and reduce suffering, and be part of UC Health’s mission to be extraordinary, supported, and hopeful.
Qualifications
- High School diploma/GED (minimum required)
- Relevant college coursework (preferred)
- STNA certification preferred or college‑level coursework in nursing/psychiatry/social work
- Six months direct patient care experience in psychiatric setting or equivalent college‑level coursework in nursing/psychology/social work (minimum required)
- Specialized training in phlebotomy, vital signs, and assistance with activities of daily living (preferred)
- For employees working in UCMC Psychiatric Services, NCI‑APS (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills) Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire