Psychiatric Technician (Behavioral Health) - Inpatient Geriatric Unit

Location: 31 Union Street, White Plains, NY (10619)

About the Role

This position reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager, Intensive Psychiatric Services. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic milieu with age-specific behavioral management practices. The role requires familiarity with psychiatric disorders and the willingness to learn how to facilitate therapeutic groups. You will plan, implement, and facilitate a variety of skill training and theme-specific groups, role-modeling skills such as communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, you will document and communicate pertinent information to the treatment team. You will also assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), which may include bathing, feeding, and dressing. The role emphasizes creating a caring and compassionate environment through Hartford HealthCare’s Core Values of Teamwork, Communication, Respect, and Caring.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic milieu with age-specific behavioral management practices.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and role-model skills such as communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
• Plan, implement, and facilitate skill training and theme-specific groups.
• Document and communicate pertinent patient information as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, feeding, and dressing.
• Uphold Hartford HealthCare’s Core Values of Teamwork, Communication, Respect, and Caring.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school degree or GED equivalent is required; an Associate’s degree, preferably in psychology or another 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.

Benefits

Hartford HealthCare offers a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance, along with exciting opportunities for career development and growth across locations in Connecticut. You will be part of an organization on the cutting edge, helping bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments, and community education to countless individuals.