Night Shift Psychiatric Tech – Geriatric Behavioral Health

Novant Health; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is hiring a Psychiatric Tech to assist in the Geriatric Psychology/Behavioral Health unit at Thomasville Medical Center. The role requires CNA certification and involves care for psychiatric patients under RN supervision during the 7pm–7am night shift at the Thomasville, NC campus.

Education should include a high school diploma or GED, with a 4-year degree preferred. Training in facility-specific restrictive interventions within 3 months is required, with NC CNAI preferred.

Qualifications

• CNA certification is required.
• MOAB holds ability is preferred (for behavioral health holds).
• Experience in inpatient behavioral health with adults recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assist with care of psychiatric patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Support patients across age groups from young adults to geriatrics in a psychiatric setting.

Skills

CNA Certification

MOAB holds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Novant Health is hiring a Psychiatric Tech to assist in the Geriatric Psychology/Behavioral Health unit at Thomasville Medical Center. The role requires CNA certification and involves care for psychiatric patients under RN supervision during the 7pm–7am night shift at the Thomasville, NC campus.

Education should include a high school diploma or GED, with a 4-year degree preferred. Training in facility-specific restrictive interventions within 3 months is required, with NC CNAI preferred.