Mental Health Technician – Day Shift (12-Hour)

Centralus Health; Town of Ithaca (NY); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 38.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Cayuga Health, based at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY, is seeking Psychiatric Technicians to join our clinical team. You will work under nurses' direction as part of a multidisciplinary group including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities include observing patient behavior, assisting with admissions/discharges, monitoring vital signs, aiding daily living activities, and safely restraining patients when needed.

Qualificações

• Associate's degree in Psychology OR Equivalent Experience.
• Successful completion of TCI within three (3) months of hire.
• BLS certification required- will be provided if needed.
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field.
• 3 years' experience in a mental health field.

Responsabilidades

• Observe patients' behavior, listen to their concerns, and record their condition.
• Help with admitting and discharging patients.
• Monitor patients' vital signs, such as their blood pressure.
• Help patients with activities of daily living, including eating and bathing.
• Assist in restraining patients who may become physically violent.
• Share their observations with members of the treatment team, including the Unit Manager, Team Leader and/or other team members as appropriate.

Conhecimentos

Observation & reporting

Patient care

Team collaboration

Formação

Associate's degree in Psychology or equivalent

BLS certification

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

Descrição da vaga

Cayuga Health, based at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY, is seeking Psychiatric Technicians to join our clinical team. You will work under nurses' direction as part of a multidisciplinary group including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities include observing patient behavior, assisting with admissions/discharges, monitoring vital signs, aiding daily living activities, and safely restraining patients when needed.