Compassionate Psychiatric Tech: Patient Care & Therapy

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks staff to provide a safe, supportive environment for psychiatric patients and assist with basic patient care needs. The role supports admission, orientation, therapeutic activities, and coordination with the treatment team.

Qualifications include an Associate degree or two years of behavioral health or direct patient care experience, with an eCredential required within 30 days of hire. The position emphasizes collaboration, respect, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years of behavioral health/direct patient care experience (e.g., CNA, MA, HCA, teacher's aide).
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists with maintaining a safe and hazard-free environment by observing and documenting patient behavior and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Performs or assists with admission of new patients by gathering routine information for nursing assessment.
• Orients the patient and family to the facility and policies.
• Escorts patients to off-unit appointments using therapeutic interventions for safety.
• Assists with providing a therapeutic milieu by encouraging participation in activities and group therapies.
• Assists in developing patient behavioral expectations and may precept new Psychiatric Technicians.
• Participates in training, QA, ordering and stocking supplies, and annual in-service to co-workers.
• Works as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team and supports discharge planning and care plans.

Skills

Patient safety

Crisis response

Interpersonal skills

Group facilitation

Age-appropriate care

Education

Associate degree

Two years behavioral health or direct patient care experience

Job description

University of Utah Health seeks staff to provide a safe, supportive environment for psychiatric patients and assist with basic patient care needs. The role supports admission, orientation, therapeutic activities, and coordination with the treatment team.

Qualifications include an Associate degree or two years of behavioral health or direct patient care experience, with an eCredential required within 30 days of hire. The position emphasizes collaboration, respect, and patient-centered care.