Psychiatric Technician

SHIFTS AVAILABLE: FT EVENINGS, MIDNIGHTS EVERY OTHER WEEKEND, EVERY OTHER FRIDAY DAY SHIFT, and 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