Evening Psychiatric Technician: Patient Care & Safety

Universal Health Services; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Prescription Drug Plans

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Competitive Compensation

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Southridge Behavioral Hospital is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Technician to provide compassionate patient care under RN supervision. This full-time role supports safety, assessment, grooming, and therapeutic activities on a 3pm–11pm shift at our Grand Rapids, Michigan facility.

Responsibilities include rounds every 15 minutes, de-escalation as needed, and assisting with admissions/discharges and vital signs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Human Services related field preferred but not required.
• CPR certified (Can obtain once hired).
• Experience working as a psychiatric technician or CNA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the ongoing assessment of the safety and emotional needs of each patient.
• Demonstrating awareness of the key elements of the treatment plans for all assigned patients and provides intervention/care accordingly on an individualized basis.
• Assisting patients with their personal grooming and personal hygiene, appropriate to the patient's age, developmental level and needs.
• Participating in assigned groups and activities to meet the needs of various patient populations.
• Demonstrating the ability to maintain therapeutic and professional rapport with patients.
• Participating with other personnel in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu. Provides verbal de-escalation techniques and physical management, as needed.
• Making rounds on patients, including documenting every 15 minutes or sooner to provide patient safety.
• Assisting the RN with patient admissions and discharges. Performs vital signs, belongings searches, and orientation to the unit.

Skills

CPR certified

Psychiatric technician experience

CNA experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Human Services related field

Job description

Southridge Behavioral Hospital is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Technician to provide compassionate patient care under RN supervision. This full-time role supports safety, assessment, grooming, and therapeutic activities on a 3pm–11pm shift at our Grand Rapids, Michigan facility.

Responsibilities include rounds every 15 minutes, de-escalation as needed, and assisting with admissions/discharges and vital signs.