Compassionate Psychiatric Tech — Patient-Centered Care

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City seeks staff to provide a safe, supportive environment for psychiatric patients and assist with basic patient care needs. The role supports the interdisciplinary treatment team and contributes to treatment planning and discharge planning.

Responsibilities include admissions assistance, patient orientation, and leading or co-leading group activities. A six-month background in behavioral health or direct patient care is required, with potential precepting

Qualifications

• Six months of behavioral health or direct patient care experience is required.
• Experience may include CNA, MA, HCA,Teacher’s aide or assistant.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, hazard-free environment by observing patient behavior and reporting safety concerns.
• Assist with admission tasks, including nursing assessments and documentation of patient belongings.
• Orient patients and families to facility policies and procedures.
• Escort patients to off-unit appointments and activities using therapeutic interventions.
• Support therapeutic milieu by encouraging participation in group therapies and activities.
• May precept new Psychiatric Technicians and participate in training and quality assurance programs.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Direct patient care experience

Job description

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City seeks staff to provide a safe, supportive environment for psychiatric patients and assist with basic patient care needs. The role supports the interdisciplinary treatment team and contributes to treatment planning and discharge planning.

Responsibilities include admissions assistance, patient orientation, and leading or co-leading group activities. A six-month background in behavioral health or direct patient care is required, with potential precepting