Inpatient Psychiatric Technician — Patient Care Support

Infor; Marshall, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Infor is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to support inpatient psychiatric care on weekends, reporting to the Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Director. Under RN supervision, you will deliver selected patient care and participate in a multidisciplinary treatment plan.

You will assist with triage, crisis management, patient orientation, and therapeutic activities while maintaining accurate charting and ensuring safety in the unit. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Six months’ experience with mental health patients or HS diploma plus two years of continued education toward an associate degree in psychology or related field.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within three months of hire.
• Handle with Care certification required within two months and annual recertification.
• Restraints certifications required within two months and annual recertification.

Responsibilities

• Assists in patient care under RN supervision and participates in the multidisciplinary treatment plan.
• Participates in crisis identification, stabilization, and resolution; seeks assistance when needed.
• Assists with orientation of patients and families to the unit.
• Assists with planning and participating in therapeutic activities with patients.
• Performs selected treatments and records vital signs as directed by the RN.
• Charts accurately and in correct sequence according to hospital policy.
• Assists patients with personal laundry and escorts to other departments when needed.
• Assists in placing patients in seclusion and restraints as indicated.
• Assists in patient and room searches and reports observations to treatment staff.
• Assists with groups under RN supervision.

Skills

Stress management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree in psychology or related field (in progress)

Bachelor’s degree in mental health or related field (preferred)

Tools

BLS Certification

Handle with Care Certification

Hard cuff Restraints Certification

Soft Limb Restraints Certification

Job description

Infor is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to support inpatient psychiatric care on weekends, reporting to the Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Director. Under RN supervision, you will deliver selected patient care and participate in a multidisciplinary treatment plan.

You will assist with triage, crisis management, patient orientation, and therapeutic activities while maintaining accurate charting and ensuring safety in the unit. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success.