Forensic Psychiatric Technician II — Patient Care & Safety

New Mexico Department of Health; Las Vegas (NM); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute in Las Vegas, NM is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to provide care on hospital units, supporting patients with daily living needs and assisting nursing and treatment staff. You will help maintain safety and report symptoms to the treatment team in a busy inpatient environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience; a valid NM driver's license and defensive driving cert may be required for some

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of related experience.
• Experience with behavioral health populations preferred.
• Ability to assist with activities of daily living.

Aufgaben

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and basic personal care.
• Provide support to nursing and treatment teams in a hospital setting.
• Monitor patient safety and report changes in condition to staff.
• Assist in crisis de-escalation and patient care as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and document observations.

Kenntnisse

Behavioral health experience

ADL assistance

Healthcare experience

Treatment teams experience

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute in Las Vegas, NM is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to provide care on hospital units, supporting patients with daily living needs and assisting nursing and treatment staff. You will help maintain safety and report symptoms to the treatment team in a busy inpatient environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience; a valid NM driver's license and defensive driving cert may be required for some