Night Shift Psychiatric Therapeutic Tech

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health is seeking a Psych Tech-Psychiatric Therapeutic Program Worker for the night shift in the 5 Ridgeway Psychiatry unit at UC Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH. The role supports adult patients (18+) in an acute inpatient setting, collaborating with nursing staff to maintain safety and therapeutic care.

Responsibilities include monitoring behavior, assisting with vital signs and phlebotomy, and leading group activities to promote recovery.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; college coursework preferred.
• STNA certification preferred or related college coursework in nursing/psychiatry/social work.
• Six months direct patient care experience in psychiatric settings or equivalent coursework.

Responsibilities

• Maintain therapeutic milieu and safe environment under RN supervision.
• Assist with clinical duties: vitals, phlebotomy, EKG, finger sticks, feeding, hygiene and ADL support.
• Lead group activities and monitor patient behavior, reporting changes to RN.
• Transport patients to appointments and assist with daily routines.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Education

High School diploma/GED

STNA certification preferred

College coursework in nursing/psychiatry/social work

Tools

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

ADL assistance

Job description

UC Health is seeking a Psych Tech-Psychiatric Therapeutic Program Worker for the night shift in the 5 Ridgeway Psychiatry unit at UC Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH. The role supports adult patients (18+) in an acute inpatient setting, collaborating with nursing staff to maintain safety and therapeutic care.

Responsibilities include monitoring behavior, assisting with vital signs and phlebotomy, and leading group activities to promote recovery.