Psychiatric Technician (Behavioral Health) - Inpatient Adolescent Unit

Position Summary

This position reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager, Intensive Psychiatric Services. Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, structured and therapeutic milieu, with age-specific behavioral management practices. This position requires some familiarity with psychiatric disorders, the willingness and ability to learn how to facilitate therapeutic groups. Plans, implements and facilitates a variety of skill training and theme-specific groups; role models skills to patients such as communication, negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team in documenting and communicating pertinent information to the treatment team. Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), which may include bathing, feeding and dressing patients.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: A minimum of a high school degree or GED equivalent required, an Associate’s degree, preferably in psychology or other human services field is preferred. Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment this role.
• MUST HAVE CERTIFICATION IN PMT AND DE-ESCALATION TECHNIQUES WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF HIRE INTO THE ROLE.
• Experience: Work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered. Prior experience working with a psychiatric population is preferred.