Mental Health/Psychiatric Technician

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Escondido (CA); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life 보험

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Résumé du poste

Amergis Health Staffing is seeking a Mental Health/Psychiatric Technician in Escondido, CA. The role focuses on caring for individuals with psychiatric conditions and substance use disorders, following physician and nurse instructions, and monitoring safety and well-being.

This contract‑full‑time position offers 40 hours per week at $25 per hour, with benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in behavioral studies or related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of one year relevant experience preferred.
• Current CPR if applicable.
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.
• Current Health certificate per contract or state regulation.
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsabilités

• The Behavioral Health Technician cares for individuals with psychiatric conditions as well as substance use disorders, following physicians' instructions.
• Monitors patients’ safety, physical and emotional well-being and reports to medical staff.

Connaissances

CPR

Compassionate care

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in behavioral studies or related field

Description du poste

Mental Health/Psychiatric Technician

Setting

Healthcare Facilities

Job Type

Contract - Full Time

Pay

$25 / Hour

Hours

40.00

Location

Escondido, CA

The Behavioral Health Technician cares for individuals withpsychiatric conditions as well as a variety of substance use disorders,following the instructions of physicians, nurses or other health practitioners.The Behavioral Health Technician monitors patients’ safety, physical andemotional well-being and report directly to medical staff.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s degree in behavioral studies or related field,or equivalent experience preferred (or per facility requirements)
• Minimum of one (1) year relevant experience preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.