Psychiatric Technician

1. →Observes patients’ behavior, listen to their concerns, and records their condition, observations and services performed.
2. →Leads patients in therapeutic and recreational activities.
3. →Assists with admitting, transporting and discharging patients.
4. →Monitors patients’ vital signs.
5. →Helps patients with activities of daily living, including eating and bathing.
6. →Restrains patients who may become physically violent.
7. →Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
8. →Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
9. →Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
10. →10.  Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Required

• Associates degree in human services field or science, or;
• Student currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing Program who has completed mental health clinical rotation, or;
• High school diploma with three years providing direct patient care on an inpatient psychiatric unit or residential setting, or;
• High school diploma and completion of Behavioral Health training program through the US Armed Services, or;
• High school diploma with three years of relevant experience in human services (social services, law enforcement, community mental health, hospital, or criminal justice) or working as security officer in a hospital setting

Preferred

• Previous experience working with persons with mental illness or substance abuse disorders
• Bachelor’s degree in human services field or science