Care-driven Psychiatric Technician - Flexible Hours, Full-Time

The Harris Center for Mental Health and ID; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid time off accrual

Cell phone discounts

Headspace subscription

Job summary

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to join our PATH team, delivering direct care services to homeless or at-risk individuals with mental illness or substance use.

The role involves transport, assisting clinical staff, taking vitals, and medication pickup, with flexible hours and the use of an agency vehicle.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, and about 1 year of direct care experience preferred; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe environment with regular rounds and searches.
• Aid in basic patient care (eating, bathing, dressing, hygiene).
• Provide behavioral emergency assistance and report critical behaviors.
• Monitor and document patient behavior in seclusion or precaution.

Skills

Effective communication

Infection control

Handle with Care HWC III

Crisis intervention

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to join our PATH team, delivering direct care services to homeless or at-risk individuals with mental illness or substance use.

The role involves transport, assisting clinical staff, taking vitals, and medication pickup, with flexible hours and the use of an agency vehicle.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, and about 1 year of direct care experience preferred; a valid driver’s license is required.