Mental Health Technician – Day Shift (Inpatient)

Centralus Health; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health is hiring a Psychiatric Technician for Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca. You will work on a medical team under nurses, collaborating with psychiatrists and other professionals to care for patients with developmental disabilities, addiction recovery needs, or disorientation.

Requirements include an Associate's degree in Psychology or equivalent, TCI within 3 months, and BLS certification. A Bachelor's degree or 3 years' mental health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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 observations with treatment team members as appropriate.

Skills

3 years in mental health field

Education

Associate's degree in Psychology or equivalent

TCI completion within 3 months of hire

BLS certification (provided if needed)

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Cayuga Health is hiring a Psychiatric Technician for Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca. You will work on a medical team under nurses, collaborating with psychiatrists and other professionals to care for patients with developmental disabilities, addiction recovery needs, or disorientation.

Requirements include an Associate's degree in Psychology or equivalent, TCI within 3 months, and BLS certification. A Bachelor's degree or 3 years' mental health experience is preferred.