Mental Health Technician: Compassionate Care & Team Impact

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a Psychiatric Technician to provide a safe, supportive environment for psychiatric patients and assist with basic care needs. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to implement patient care plans and support therapeutic activities.

Responsibilities include admitting patients, orienting families, escorting to appointments, facilitating group therapies, assisting with treatment planning, and contributing to training and quality assurance in a demanding

Qualifications

• Associate degree OR 2 years of behavioral health OR direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, hazard-free environment and document patient behavior.
• Assist with admission of new patients and inspect personal effects for contraband.
• Orient patients and families to facility policies and procedures.
• Escort patients to off-unit appointments and activities using therapeutic interventions.
• Support therapeutic milieu and lead activity and group therapies.
• Assist in developing patient behavioral expectations and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team and coordinate forms.

Skills

Patient care

Crisis management

Group facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Crisis de-escalation

Education

Associate degree or 2 years behavioral health care

Job description

University of Utah Health seeks a Psychiatric Technician to provide a safe, supportive environment for psychiatric patients and assist with basic care needs. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to implement patient care plans and support therapeutic activities.

Responsibilities include admitting patients, orienting families, escorting to appointments, facilitating group therapies, assisting with treatment planning, and contributing to training and quality assurance in a demanding