Emergency Department Psychiatric Technician — Therapy & Care

Atrium Health; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Albemarle, NC is seeking qualified staff for inpatient behavioral health support. The role focuses on patient observation, therapeutic interaction, and facilitating group activities within a hospital setting. Strong communication, empathy, and adherence to privacy are essential.

Required High School Diploma or GED, CPI certification within 90 days, and BLS. A Bachelor's degree is preferred; relevant experience is valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Relevant patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• CPI certification required within 90 days of hire.
• BLS certification required per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Observe, report, and document signs and symptoms or changes in patient behavior to charge nurse.
• Interact with patients therapeutically.
• Assist, initiate, and participate in social and recreational activities, group therapy, patient teaching groups, and other group activities.
• Uses CPI techniques appropriately.
• Makes rounds on assigned patients at least every half hour during shift.
• Demonstrates flexibility in changing workload.
• Responds to patients with empathy, maintaining their dignity and confidentiality.
• Participates in unit-based process improvement activities.
• Participates in unit-based committees.
• May include on-call duties as requested by administration.
• All mandatory training as per facility policy.

Skills

Empathy

Therapeutic communication

CPI techniques

Flexibility

Group activities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

CPI certification within 90 days of hire

BLS certification

Job description

Atrium Health in Albemarle, NC is seeking qualified staff for inpatient behavioral health support. The role focuses on patient observation, therapeutic interaction, and facilitating group activities within a hospital setting. Strong communication, empathy, and adherence to privacy are essential.

Required High School Diploma or GED, CPI certification within 90 days, and BLS. A Bachelor's degree is preferred; relevant experience is valued.