Psychiatric Technician
Wexford Health Sources · Omaha, NE · 2 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
Facility: Douglas County Correctional Center, Omaha, NE – Full-Time (40 Hours/Week)
About the role
As a Psychiatric Technician, you'll work as part of a multidisciplinary behavioral health team, providing therapeutic support and supervision to patients participating in mental health programs. You'll help create a safe, structured therapeutic environment for individuals with mental health and developmental needs.
Responsibilities
- Lead and facilitate therapeutic activities designed to support treatment goals and patient progress
- Provide direct supervision, support, and instruction to patients within behavioral health programs and housing units
- Observe patient behavior, evaluate participation, and communicate concerns or recommendations to the treatment team
- Maintain accurate clinical and administrative documentation while supporting quality improvement initiatives
- Assist with program operations, including supplies, equipment, and medication area organization
- Collaborate with behavioral health staff to promote patient stability, safety, and recovery
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field
- Current CPR certification
- One (1) year of Psychiatric Technician experience preferred
- Correctional healthcare experience preferred
Benefits
- Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
- Generous paid-time-off program that combines vacation and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Dental and Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
- Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
- Continuing education options and free CEUs
- Pet Insurance
- Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
- Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
- Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more