Psychiatric Technician -TL- Utah State Hospital

About the role

The Utah State Hospital invites applications for the position of Psychiatric Technician. This role provides essential, hands-on support in a fulfilling role at an in-patient psychiatric facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Assist with maintaining patient care routines and schedules.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to patients.
• Monitor patients for signs of distress or potential harm.
• Document patient interactions and observations accurately.

Qualifications

• Pass a background check to work with vulnerable individuals.
• Work weekends and holidays (shift differentials may apply).
• Attend each day of new employee orientation (8 AM - 5 PM, 9 days).

Preferred Qualification

• Able to provide high-quality care to patients.
• Able to work sensitively and professionally with patients.
• Able to observe the environment and identify safety concerns.
• Able to respond appropriately in emergency situations.

About the Role

We currently offer full-time, Time Limited (TL) acuity pool positions. Medical insurance benefits are available and start day one for full-time employees. New psychiatric technicians can transition into full-time benefited (Schedule B) positions after completing training, subject to hospital needs. Additional benefits include paid holidays, annual and sick leave accruals, and elective benefits such as dental and vision insurance. The State of Utah offers various benefits to eligible employees.

Location

1300 East Center Street, Provo, Utah, 84603, United States

Background Check

Required

Drug Test

Not required

Schedule Code

TL - Time limited

Benefits

Medical insurance benefits available upon hire. Additional benefits include paid holidays, annual and sick leave accruals, and elective benefits like dental and vision insurance. The State of Utah offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees. For more information, visit the Benefits page.

Why You Should Join Our Team

• Job Stability: Security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for skill development and leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribution to an important service benefiting the community and supporting organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
• Other Perks: UTA bus pass, cafeteria on site, comfort rooms, disc golf course, and mental wellness benefits.

Additional Information

• Risks requiring special safety precautions and/or equipment.
• Physical exertion required, including standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Division of Human Resource Management and Department of Health and Human Services policies apply to promotions and transfers.
• The Utah State Hospital is a smoke-free environment.
• Tobacco or e-cigarette use is not allowed on campus.
• Employees must pass both pre-employment and routine background checks.

Contact Information

For questions, call (801) 385-248-9395. For accommodations, contact (801) 957-9390.