Crisis Prevention Tech, PRN

Unity Health; Newport (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health is seeking a Crisis Prevention Technician (CPT) for PRN coverage in Newport, AR. The role supports psychiatric nursing staff, responds to emergencies, and applies crisis intervention techniques to maintain safety and therapeutic surroundings.

Key duties include de-escalation, safety checks, supervising visits and activities, and accurate regulatory documentation, all while upholding patient dignity and respect in a high-stress setting.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required; college hours a plus; one year equivalent experience in psychiatric/addictive disease treatment desirable.
• Specialized training in planning and implementing therapeutic activities in a multidisciplinary setting; computer and communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport with patients and treat them with dignity and respect; knowledge of geriatric and adult needs.
• Attendance in management of aggressive behavior training.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency situations and assist with patient care under nursing supervision.
• Implement de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to protect patients and staff.
• Conduct safety checks, supervise visitation and therapeutic activities.
• Ensure accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment within psychiatric departments.

Skills

Therapeutic activities

Computer skills

Communication skills

Rapport with patients

Dignity and respect

Geriatric/adult needs

Aggressive behavior training

Job description

Crisis Prevention Tech, PRN

PRN Aides and Attendants Newport, AR, US

• 1. Educational: High School or GED required, college hours a plus. One year equivalent work experience in psychiatric/addictive disease treatment facility desirable. Minimum of one-year relevant experience preferred.


• 2. Specialized skills/Training: Ability to effectively plan and implement therapeutic activities in a multidisciplinary setting. Computer skills. Communication skills. Ability to build rapport with patients. Attitude and commitment to treat patients with dignity and respect. Knowledgeable about needs of geriatric and adult populations. Documented attendance in management of aggressive behavior training.


• 3. Safety Sensitive: YES In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Crisis Prevention Technician (CPT) works within the psychiatric departments to help maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients. This role responds to emergency situations, assists with patient care under nursing supervision, and implements de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to protect patients and staff. CPTs also conduct safety checks, supervise visitation and therapeutic activities, and ensure accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory standards. Strong communication skills, ability to manage aggressive behavior, and commitment to treating patients with dignity and respect are essential.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB:

Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations, such as being verbally or physically confronted in a threatening or aggressive manner; must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation and foot traffic; ability to handle interruptions often and be able to move from one task to another; must be flexible and not easily frustrated in dealing with differences of opinions. Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and be able to perceive the attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, and/or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips. Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken word during activities in which details must be conveyed or important instructions spoken to others accurately – sometimes quickly and loudly. Ability to perceive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discrimination in sound. Perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands and fingers. Individual must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and be able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction such that administrative and clerical tasks can be completed and patients visually observed within the facility and in therapeutic activities. Must be able to set and maintain therapeutic distance with clients, as well as maintain therapeutic boundaries during treatment following discharge.