Matti's House - Psychiatric Technician

CATCH, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Psychiatric Technician to support clients in their daily activities and help them transition to less structured environments. This role involves providing counseling, facilitating group activities, and assisting with daily living tasks. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to ethical conduct, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for clients. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others and thrive in a team-oriented environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; psychiatric experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's license needed for transportation duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities and individual plans.
• Provide counseling and facilitate group activities.
• Transport consumers and supervise meal preparation.

Skills

Teamwork Orientation

Stress Management/Composure

Ethical Conduct

Communication Proficiency

Customer/Client Focus

De-escalation Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Job description

2709 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Req #116

Monday, April 7, 2025

CATCH, Inc. requires all Employees to be fully vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and show proof of completed vaccine status at the time of hire. If you cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccination due to a disability/medical reason or sincerely held religious belief you will be required to follow CATCH’s policy and process to apply for an exemption/accommodation.

FULL TIME - MONDAY TO FRIDAY - ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE

PART TIME - WEEKENDS - ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Psychiatric Technician will assist clients in the day-to-day management of activities and daily living.

BRIEF OUTLINE OF DUTIES

1. Assisting in developing and carrying out individual plans for consumers and in preparing them to make transition to a less structured residential/treatment program.
2. Providing counseling and training for target population.
3. Facilitating interaction among consumers and leading group activities.
4. Assisting consumers with learning and achievement of activities of daily living.
5. Completing all documentation as instructed.
6. Preparing meals and supervising consumers during meal preparation.
7. Taking consumers on off-unit trips in the Community.
8. Transporting consumers in Agency van, must possess a valid PA Driver’s license.
9. Attending monthly treatment team meetings, departmental staff meetings, in-service trainings and any other meetings/trainings as directed by the Associate Director.
10. Providing crisis intervention when necessary.
11. All other duties as assigned by the Associate Director.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED, some college preferred. Psychiatric experience in either an inpatient setting or an emergency services setting. Valid Driver’s license.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Teamwork Orientation
• Stress Management/Composure
• Ethical Conduct
• Communication Proficiency
• Customer/Client Focus
• De-escalation Techniques

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE (IF APPLICABLE)

Must have an acceptable PA criminal history, FBI clearance and Child Abuse clearance done prior to hire.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

No

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates out of the Penrose Place LTSR location.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a Part-time position, days and hours may vary, multiple shifts available (8am-4pm, 4pm-12am, 12am-8am).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must have physical ability to: A) Frequently climb stairs; B) Stand and sit for prolonged periods of time; C) Carry heavy items; D) Bend, kneel and reach; E) Passively restrain individuals in emergency situations.

TRAVEL

May require some travel primarily local within city limits.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CATCH Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CATCH Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. CATCH Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CATCH’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.