Full-Time Residential Psychiatric Technician

Mayo Clinic; Kasson (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic John E Herman Home and Treatment Center in Minnesota seeks a Psychiatric Technician to join its integrated residential program for adults with serious persistent mental illness. You will participate in group and individual therapy, medication management, and milieu-based activities to support recovery.

The role emphasizes safety and a mix of direct and indirect patient care, including leading social activities to reinforce therapy concepts.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent. At least 21 years of age.
• Experience in a psychiatric hospital setting as a mental health or behavioral assistant with adults and/or children, or 12 college credits preferred.
• Basic skills in cleaning, cooking, and meal preparation.
• Ability to work with diverse populations in stressful, ambiguous situations.
• Basic computer and keyboarding competence to use Microsoft Office and electronic charting.
• Ability to multi-task under stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate, collaborate and manage relationships with interdisciplinary team while maintaining patient/family centeredness and safety.
• First aid/trauma-informed care training offered after hire and required within 90 days.
• Substance-use restrictions for addiction services workers (no problematic use for two years).

Responsibilities

• Integral member of the psychiatric residential team; participates in direct and indirect patient care.
• Supports safety, milieu management, and engagement in treatment activities.
• Leads social activities, games and crafts to reinforce therapy concepts in individualized care plans.

Skills

Interdisciplinary communication

Multi-tasking under pressure

Driver's license

Communication in teams

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Mayo Clinic John E Herman Home and Treatment Center in Minnesota seeks a Psychiatric Technician to join its integrated residential program for adults with serious persistent mental illness. You will participate in group and individual therapy, medication management, and milieu-based activities to support recovery.

The role emphasizes safety and a mix of direct and indirect patient care, including leading social activities to reinforce therapy concepts.