Inpatient Technician PRN/SRT/2133/DH

Peace River Center; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Peace River Center in Bartow, FL seeks an CSU Inpatient Technician to provide direct care in the Crisis Stabilization Unit and Short-Term Residential Treatment Unit. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to create a safe, therapeutic environment and support crisis stabilization and reintegration.

You must have a high school diploma or GED, be able to lift 75–200 pounds, drive PRC vehicles if required, and bring at least 2 years of direct-care experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years' direct care worker experience preferred; higher education may count for experience.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid Florida driver's license.
• Must be at least 25 years of age and have a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive counseling for CSU clients and their families.
• Provide scheduled therapeutic groups in accordance with the schedule.
• Take direction from Lead Techs and Charge Nurse to support clients.
• Complete admissions paperwork and daily documentation as required.
• Complete daily rounding through ObserveSMART.
• Assist with admissions, discharge planning, and treatment planning reviews.
• Provide care and supervision to clients in activities of daily living and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Microsoft Office

CMHC

Internet

Organizational skills

Stress management

Communication skills

Prioritize and multitask

Verbal intervention

Seclusion/restraint procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Job description

The CSUSRT Inpatient Technician provides direct care to clients in the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) and Short-Term Residential Treatment Unit SRT. The CSU/SRT Inpatient Technician functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide a safe, therapeutic environment and support clients in the stabilization of crises and reintegration into the community. Anyone who meets the driving requirements will be required to drive.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, clients, and vendors.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Ability to adhere to company and/or program's dress code standards.
• Ability to report to work with good personal hygiene.
• Ability to understand and apply facility safety operational policies.
• Ability to regularly lift 75 to 200 pounds.
• Anyone who meets the driving requirements will be required to drive.
• Provide supportive counseling for CSU clients and their families.
• Provide scheduled therapeutic groups in accordance with the schedule.
• Takes direction from Lead Techs on daily programming and patient needs as assigned and or the Charge nurse as needed to support our clients.
• Assist with admissions as assigned by Lead Tech or Charge Nuse.
• Complete all paperwork as required by the policy on admissions.
• Completes daily rounding through ObserveSMART.
• Provides assistance and supervision to clients in activities of daily living.
• Assist in a coordinated team approach in working clinically with CSU clients.
• Assist with family meetings of assigned clients as needed.
• Provide documentation and feedback based on observations and interactions with CSU clients on assigned clients.
• Participate in treatment planning/discharge planning reviews of assigned CSU clients.
• Concisely and correctly complete documentation and related paperwork in a timely and professional manner
• Review Baker Act certificates that come to the CSU
• Facilitate CSU clients' orientation to the Unit.
• Provide the implementation of day treatment activities and therapeutic groups for clients.
• Provide peer review and constructive feedback for other Team Technicians
• Assist with reviews of seclusion/restraint implementation utilized with assigned clients and debriefing.
• Coordinates with the clinical team regarding the care of CSU clients
• Assist in providing a safe environment for staff and clients.
• Assist with the discharge process for assigned CSU clients.
• Assess and evaluate assigned clients' status and document accordingly.
• Ability to arrive at work and be ready to work on time.
• Ability to abide by principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a group and/or team setting.
• Ability to show respect to all others.
• Ability to professionally communicate with other employees and outside vendors, as required.
• Ability to take guidance and direction from supervisor.
• Comply with unit schedule reassignments as deemed necessary by supervisor

Qualifications:

Education:

Minimum of High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

A minimum of 2 years' experience as a direct care worker is preferred; a higher educational level can account for years of experience.

Certifications:

None

Training:

Complete all PRC-required pieces of training.

Complete all contact hours required for renewal of certification (if applicable)

Attend all PRC clinical and administrative functions deemed appropriate by the supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills:

Computer skills- Microsoft Office, CMHC, and Internet

Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Good organizational skills

Ability to respond appropriately in stressful situations while maintaining self-control

Demonstrate the ability to communicate appropriately and professionally in stressful situations with clients and/or peers.

Demonstrate the ability to prioritize workload and multi-tasking when needed.

Good verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrate effective verbal intervention, ACT, and seclusion/restraint procedures.

Safety Equipment

Universal Precautions

Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.

Life Safety Equipment (fire extinguisher), oxygen cylinder, backboard, and basic life support equipment.

Transportation:

Must have reliable transportation.

Qualify to drive a PRC vehicle:

Anyone who meets the driving requirements will be required to drive our vehicle.

Must have a valid Florida driver's license and renew prior to expiration.

Must be at least 25+ years of age and have a clean driving record.

Machines, Tools, and Equipment Used:

Computer, multi-line telephone.

Oxygen cylinder and restraints.

As an employee of Peace River Center, if you are not assigned a company-issued phone, you will be required to authorize the use of the Microsoft Authenticator app on your personal mobile device. This is necessary to access our payroll and communication system, Paycor, and Microsoft email as examples. This will ensure secure and efficient communication with the organization.

Work Requirements (PRN Status):

PRN employees are required to remain active by working a minimum of two (2) shifts per month.

Failure to meet this requirement for two (2) consecutive months may result in removal from the active PRC roster and termination of PRN status.

Continued employment as a PRN team member is contingent upon meeting this scheduling requirement.

Supervisory Relationship(s)

Reports to CSU Facilities Administrator

The work environment is fast-paced and typically resembles a standard office setting. You will be caring for patients who may be confused, delusional, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative. Most of your duties will be performed while sitting, though you may occasionally need to stand, walk, and lift or carry small objects. Some travel to other PRC locations may be necessary for meetings or other obligations. Depending on patient census or staffing/client needs, you may be required to report to a different PRC location than the one you were originally scheduled to work at.

EEO Statement

One of the greatest assets of the PRC is the ethnic, cultural, and social diversity of its employees. PRC takes great pride in the diversity and values and respect of all its employees, regardless of race, color, sex, marital status religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, gender identification, or sexual orientation.