Emergency Psychiatric Tech — Crisis Care & Milieu

Mayo Clinic; Stewartville (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision plan

HSA/FSAs

Retirement plan

Education opportunities

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Minnesota invites applications for a Psychiatric Technician in the Emergency Psychiatric Empath Unit. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering compassionate, immediate care for adults and children in acute mental health crises, in a safe, patient-centered milieu.

You will support assessment, stabilization and therapeutic activities, with 12-hour shifts across days and nights, in a Generose 2W location. This role emphasizes collaboration, safety and recovery.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent. At least 21 years of age.
• Experience in a psychiatric hospital setting as a mental health or behavioral assistant - OR - 12 college credits preferred.
• Experience with 24/7 residential programs or psychiatry/psychology-based programs preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse populations in stressful and ambiguous situations.
• Basic computer and keyboarding competence with Microsoft Office and/or EMR.
• Ability to multi-task under stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate, collaborate and manage relationships with interdisciplinary team while maintaining patient/family centeredness and safety.
• Basic skills in cleaning, cooking, and meal preparation.

Responsibilities

• Join our dedicated team in the Emergency Psychiatric Empath Unit, focused on empathetic support, assessment and stabilization.
• Provide direct and indirect patient care for adults and children under RNs direction.
• Promote patient-centered care and safety in a non-judgmental environment.
• Lead social activities and milieu therapies as part of individualized care plans.

Skills

Psychiatric hospital experience

12 college credits

Residential program experience

Diverse populations

Microsoft Office & EMR

Multi-task under stress

Interdisciplinary communication

Cleaning and cooking skills

Education

High school diploma

Driver's license

BLS certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Job description

Mayo Clinic in Minnesota invites applications for a Psychiatric Technician in the Emergency Psychiatric Empath Unit. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering compassionate, immediate care for adults and children in acute mental health crises, in a safe, patient-centered milieu.

You will support assessment, stabilization and therapeutic activities, with 12-hour shifts across days and nights, in a Generose 2W location. This role emphasizes collaboration, safety and recovery.