Inpatient Young Adult Psychiatry Tech — Structured Care & Growth

Hartford HealthCare; Vernon (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits program

Work-life balance support

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare in Connecticut seeks a Psychiatric Technician to help create a safe, therapeutic milieu for patients. The role involves facilitating skill-building groups, aiding with ADLs, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to document progress.

Strong communication and empathy are essential to support patients across shifts, with weekend/holiday rotation. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; an Associate’s degree preferred.
• Experience with psychiatric disorders is desirable; willingness to learn group facilitation.
• Ability to document and communicate with the treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe, structured milieu for patients.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and model communication skills.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Document pertinent information to the treatment team.
• Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Conflict resolution

Negotiation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in psychology or human services (preferred)

Job description

Hartford HealthCare in Connecticut seeks a Psychiatric Technician to help create a safe, therapeutic milieu for patients. The role involves facilitating skill-building groups, aiding with ADLs, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to document progress.

Strong communication and empathy are essential to support patients across shifts, with weekend/holiday rotation. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities offered.