Crisis Unit - Senior Psychiatric Technician

CATCH, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CATCH Inc. is seeking a Crisis Unit - Senior Psychiatric Technician in Philadelphia to supervise residents on the day shift and provide targeted life-skills support.

The role requires coordination with case managers, completion of clinical notes, and active participation in intake and crisis evaluations. You will help develop treatment plans, assist with transitions to residential programs, and ensure accurate documentation while adhering to PA state regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field and 5 years of mental health direct care experience, 2 years supervisory.
• Must have PA criminal history, FBI clearance and Child Abuse clearance prior to hire.
• Must meet state regulations and follow CATCH Policies and Procedures and professional mental health standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise residents during scheduled shifts and provide life skills support.
• Complete clinical notes for assigned participants and psych tech notes on shift.
• Attend and participate in intake and evaluation of consumers in crisis.
• Assist in developing treatment plans and transition to residential programs.
• Participate in formulation of client care plans and aftercare planning.
• Assist consumers with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Serve as liaison between clients, case manager, and crisis residence; assist clients in obtaining long-term housing.
• Coordinate care: telephone screening, scheduling/follow-up on appointments, and accompanying clients off-site as needed.
• Review consumer charts for documentation accuracy and complete shift report log with verbal handoff to oncoming staff.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the Program Manager.

Skills

Decision Making

Communication

Time Management

Team Oriented

Ethical Conduct

Problem Solving/Analysis

Thoroughness

Education

Bachelors Degree in related field

Job description

Crisis Unit - Senior Psychiatric Technician

801 W. Girard Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

The Sr. Psychiatric Technician is responsible for supervising residents during scheduled shifts and provides individual support ( i.e., life skills) for assigned residents. All work is performed in accordance with state regulations, CATCH Policies and Procedures and professional mental health standards.

Brief Outline of Duties:

• Conduct weekly clinical check-ins with assigned residents and facilitate group therapy sessions
• Complete clinical notes for assigned participants and psych tech notes for all participants on shift
• Attend and participate in intake and evaluation of consumers in crisis
• Assist in developing treatment plans and preparing consumers for transition to residential programs
• Participate in formulation of client care plans and aftercare planning
• Assist consumers with activities of daily living (ADLs) .
• Serve as liaison between clients, case manager, and crisis residence; assist clients in obtaining long-term housing
• Coordinate care: telephone screening, scheduling/follow-up on appointments, and accompanying clients off-site as needed
• Review consumer charts for documentation accuracy and complete shift report log with verbal handoff to oncoming staff
• Perform all other duties assigned by the Program Manager

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONS REQUIREMENTS :

Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Gerontology, Anthropology, Political Science, History, Criminal Justice, Theology, Counseling, Education or a related field and 5 years of mental health direct care experience, of which 2 years shall include supervisory experience required.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Decision Making
• Communication
• Time Management
• Team Oriented
• Ethical Conduct
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Thoroughness

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE (IF APPLICABLE)

Must have an acceptable PA criminal history, FBI clearance and Child Abuse clearance done prior to hire.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This position is full-time and works Mon-Fri, 8am- 4pm.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be physically able to: A) Assist with lifting client; B) Carry heavy documents C) Sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel and climb; D) Restrain clients in emergency situations .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CATCH Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CATCH Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. CATCH Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CATCH’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis in accordance with applicable law.