Forensic Psychiatric Technician - PRN, Patient Care

New Mexico Department of Justice; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute seeks an Adult Psychiatric Division/Forensic Psychiatric Technician 1 PRN to provide direct patient care in a hospital setting. The role supports nursing and treatment staff by assisting patients with daily living activities and monitoring patient status.

Ideal candidates will have experience with behavioral health needs, ADLs, and working within healthcare and treatment teams.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people who have behavioral health diagnoses.
• Experience in assisting people with activities of daily living.
• Experience working in healthcare.
• Experience working in treatment teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist the patients with Activities of Daily Living, including cuing people to eat, shower, and attend activities.
• Assist in crisis situations and help de-escalate patients who may be symptomatic and agitated.
• Monitor all patients and ensure safety - including completing checks on all patients at identified intervals up to and including one-to-one.
• Provide feedback to the nursing staff and treatment team regarding symptoms observed.
• Ensure the environment is clean and comfortable for all patients.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

ADL assistance

Healthcare experience

Treatment teams

Education

High school diploma

Job description

New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute seeks an Adult Psychiatric Division/Forensic Psychiatric Technician 1 PRN to provide direct patient care in a hospital setting. The role supports nursing and treatment staff by assisting patients with daily living activities and monitoring patient status.

Ideal candidates will have experience with behavioral health needs, ADLs, and working within healthcare and treatment teams.