Mental Health Technician: Safe, Therapeutic Patient Care

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); In loco; USD 28.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Utah Health seeks a compassionate Psychiatric Technician to support inpatient care at Huntsman Mental Health Institute. You will assist with patient safety, observation, and therapeutic activities while collaborating with nurses and clinicians.

The role requires a minimum of six months in behavioral health or direct patient care and current RQI eCredential within 30 days of hire. Shift-based, on-site in Salt Lake City.

Competenze

• Six months of behavioral health or direct patient care experience.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through University of Utah Health RQI system; must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Mansioni

• Assist with maintaining a safe environment and observe patient behavior.
• Assist with admission of new patients and document routine nursing information.
• Orient patients and families to facility policies and procedures.
• Escort patients to appointments and activities; support safety of patients and staff.
• Facilitate therapeutic milieu by encouraging participation in activities and group therapies.
• Contribute to treatment planning and discharge planning with the care team.

Conoscenze

Crisis management

Group therapy facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Patient safety

Observation & reporting

Team collaboration

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Utah Health seeks a compassionate Psychiatric Technician to support inpatient care at Huntsman Mental Health Institute. You will assist with patient safety, observation, and therapeutic activities while collaborating with nurses and clinicians.

The role requires a minimum of six months in behavioral health or direct patient care and current RQI eCredential within 30 days of hire. Shift-based, on-site in Salt Lake City.