Emergency Psychiatric Technician — ED Support and Patient Care

aah; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Albemarle, NC is seeking a part-time role in the Emergency Department to support patient care through observation, empathetic interaction, and participation in group activities.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, with a Bachelor’s preferred, and CPI within 90 days plus BLS. The schedule includes weekends and holidays as required and totals 24 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• CPI certification within 90 days of hire date.
• BLS required per policy.

Responsibilities

• Observes, reports, and documents signs and symptoms or changes in patient behavior to charge nurse.
• Interacts with patients therapeutically.
• Assists, initiates, and participates in social and recreational activities, group therapy, patient teaching groups, and other group activities.
• Makes rounds on assigned patients at least every half hour during shift.
• Responds to patients with empathy, maintaining their dignity and confidentiality.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

CPI certification

BLS certification

Job description

Advocate Health in Albemarle, NC is seeking a part-time role in the Emergency Department to support patient care through observation, empathetic interaction, and participation in group activities.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, with a Bachelor’s preferred, and CPI within 90 days plus BLS. The schedule includes weekends and holidays as required and totals 24 hours per week.