Mental Health Technician – Day Shift, Growth Path

CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca, Inc.; Hayts Corner (NY); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 37.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cayuga Health seeks a Psychiatric Technician for Cayuga Medical Center - Behavioral Services in Ithaca, NY. This full-time days position supports patient care within a collaborative treatment team, ensuring safety and quality of care.

Location is onsite at Cayuga Medical Center, with responsibilities including observation of patient behavior, admissions/discharges, vital signs, daily living activities, and safe restraint when necessary; strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifikationen

• 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 (preferred).
• 3 years' experience in a mental health field (preferred).

Aufgaben

• 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

Kenntnisse

TCI training

BLS certification

Mental health experience

Ausbildung

Associate's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Cayuga Health seeks a Psychiatric Technician for Cayuga Medical Center - Behavioral Services in Ithaca, NY. This full-time days position supports patient care within a collaborative treatment team, ensuring safety and quality of care.

Location is onsite at Cayuga Medical Center, with responsibilities including observation of patient behavior, admissions/discharges, vital signs, daily living activities, and safe restraint when necessary; strong teamwork and communication are essential.