Licensed Psychiatric Technician — Patient Care & Growth

Crossroads; Pueblo West (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Eight paid holidays

Two paid administrative holidays

401K with employer match up to 5%

Career advancement

Job summary

Crossroads is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician to coordinate care for patients in a residential setting. The role involves monitoring patients' wellbeing, administering medications, and collaborating with clinical staff to rehabilitate and reintegrate patients into the community.

The ideal candidate has a Psychiatric Technician certification and experience with substance use disorders and mental health issues; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• A HS diploma or GED is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• A Psychiatric Technician certification is required.
• Experience with substance use disorders and mental health issues.
• Experience in alcohol, tobacco, and drug education/recovery, and with high-risk populations.
• Excellent communication, organizational & time management skills; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Measures and records patients’ vital signs using thermometers or blood pressure monitors.
• Monitors patients’ physical and emotional well-being and reports unusual behavior.
• Provides nursing, psychiatric, or personal care to patients.
• Observes, influences and teaches patients; communicates and interacts with them.
• Collaborates with doctors, nurses, and clinical staff in treating, rehabilitating, and returning patients to the community.
• Encourages patients to develop work skills and participate in social, recreational, and other therapeutic activities.
• Develops or teaches strategies to promote patient wellness and independence.
• Administers oral medications or hypodermic injections, following physicians’ prescriptions and hospital procedures.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Psychiatric Technician certification

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Crossroads is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician to coordinate care for patients in a residential setting. The role involves monitoring patients' wellbeing, administering medications, and collaborating with clinical staff to rehabilitate and reintegrate patients into the community.

The ideal candidate has a Psychiatric Technician certification and experience with substance use disorders and mental health issues; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.