Psychiatric Technician

About the role

The Mental Health Center is certified to provide mental health and substance use inpatient treatment services and maintains a close working relationship with Waukesha Memorial Hospital and other community agencies and partners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized care to community members working towards bettering their mental health.
• Contribute to society and Waukesha County by providing meaningful participation of consumers and their recovery teams (families or other chosen support systems).
• Empower consumers to lead their recovery journey by building skills and efficiently utilizing available resources, including natural supports, to achieve positive recovery outcomes.
• Maintain a high percentage of time with patients delivering specialized care.
• Master new clinical skills through ongoing training and personal and professional development.
• Be creative and suggest new paths to patients.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED equivalent.
• Two years of recognized post high school education with at least two courses in psychology, sociology, or social work.
• Six months of patient care experience in a mental health setting or a residential treatment center for mentally ill or developmentally disabled or related area.
• Completion of two semesters of clinical education as a nursing student in a recognized nursing education program.
• Possession of a valid State of Wisconsin CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certification.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mental health setting or a residential treatment center for mentally ill or developmentally disabled or related area.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of mental health disorders and treatment options.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Basic computer literacy.

Benefits

Earn excellent pay and benefits which includes a well-funded, stellar retirement plan. The County also offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including excellent health/dental/vision, life insurance, generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year), an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic.

Pay

Earn excellent pay and benefits which includes a well-funded, stellar retirement plan.

Schedule

This opportunity will provide you with a full-time PM shift position working 3:00pm - 11:30pm.

Location

Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

EEO

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.