Empathetic Psychiatric Technician — Third Shift

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & life plans

403(b) retirement match

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Davenport University tuition discount

Job summary

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services is hiring a Psychiatric Technician Level 1 in Michigan. You will work on a tight-knit team under supervision to provide physical and emotional care for clients with mental illness and developmental delays, participate in safety and milieu management, and assist in crisis prevention and intervention.

The role emphasizes compassionate, high-quality care, teamwork, and adherence to treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Completion of a minimum of six months post high school education in behavioral sciences or equivalent is preferred.
• CNA certification or one to two years of college education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides a safe and secure environment for persons served and staff in both individual and group settings.
• Collaborates in day-to-day planning/development of person served programming and implementation of programs.
• May assist persons served with personal care such as bathing, shaving, washing hands, styling hair, using the bathroom, dressing, etc.
• Actively participate in safety management, crisis intervention and prevention, including monitoring and de-escalation.
• Documents progress notes, medication administration, and other relevant information per policies.
• Assists in teaching persons served and family in social skills, daily living skills, and coping techniques.

Skills

CNA certification

Education

Post high school education in behavioral sciences

CNA certification

Job description

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services is hiring a Psychiatric Technician Level 1 in Michigan. You will work on a tight-knit team under supervision to provide physical and emotional care for clients with mental illness and developmental delays, participate in safety and milieu management, and assist in crisis prevention and intervention.

The role emphasizes compassionate, high-quality care, teamwork, and adherence to treatment plans.