Psychiatric Technician

SHIFTS AVAILABLE ON DAYS, EVES, AND MIDNIGHTS, AS WELL AS PRN!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Psychiatric Technician provides a safe and therapeutic environment for the client’s learning, as well as facilitating improvement in functioning level in an Inpatient Care Center operated by a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC).  Enforces program rules and expectations. 

BENEFITS (offered to FT staff):

• 401k w/ 20% company matching
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance up to $5250/year
• Loan assistance up to $200/month
• Competitive wages
• Generous PTO
• Employee discount at the local YMCA
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Medical, dental, and visition insurance
• Employee referral program 
• Casual Fridays
• Company paid life insurance policy
• Company paid long term disability
• Optional insurances (short term disability)
• Employee recognition events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free yearly health screenings

JOB DUTIES:

• Conducts structured therapeutic group activities and discussions
• Monitors behavior modifications, i.e. timeouts, physical intervention, one-to-one, etc.
• Reports and confers with supervisor on decisions regarding family crisis, changes in behavior modification system and treatment plans
• Prepares paperwork and other documentation, i.e. points, graphs behavior, redline charts, etc.
• Assists in emergency special treatment procedures and provides safe care for the client in seclusion and/or mechanical restraints
• Provides coverage during group activities
• Attends team meetings
• Assesses the client’s strengths and mental health needs accurately and objectively
• Communicates and documents critical incidents to supervisors regarding either employees or clients
• Implements, evaluates and document specific interventions that are utilized to provide client care
• Provides selected therapeutic communication to clients
• Assists clients with personal hygiene
• Maintains and assures client confidentiality
• Interacts in a supportive manner to family members and visitors
• Assists in chart auditing and files paper and documents in chart binders
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (BA, BS, BSW, BSC/BSP) preferred; candidates with an Associate’s degree and relevant professional experience may also be considered.
• ANSA/NOMS certification. 
• CPR and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) are required; organization will provide if not already attained.

Learn more about Porter-Starke Services, Inc. and other job opportunities by visiting our website:  https://www.porterstarke.org