Night Shift Psychiatric Therapeutic Tech – Inpatient Unit

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health is seeking a Psych Tech-Psychiatric Therapeutic Program Worker (TPW) for the 5 Ridgeway Psychiatry unit at UC Medical Center. This role supports a 20-bed inpatient unit for adults 18+ with psychiatric care and collaborates with RNs to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment during night shifts.

The position emphasizes direct patient care, treatment group co-leadership, and coordination of activities, with a focus on safety and compassionate care in a high-acuity setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School diploma/GED; preferred college coursework.
• STNA certification preferred or college-level coursework in nursing/psychiatry/social work.
• Minimum: Six months direct patient care experience in psychiatric setting or equivalent coursework.
• Preferred: Training in phlebotomy, vitals signs, and assistance with activities of daily living.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a therapeutic milieu and a safe environment for psychiatric patients on the unit.
• Performs duties under RN direction to ensure quality patient care.
• Co-leads treatment groups and coordinates therapeutic/recreational activities.
• Transports patients to X-ray, EEG, MRI, clinic appointments, etc.

Skills

Patient care

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

ADL assistance

Behavioral health

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma/GED

STNA certification preferred

College coursework in nursing/psychiatry/social work

Job description

UC Health is seeking a Psych Tech-Psychiatric Therapeutic Program Worker (TPW) for the 5 Ridgeway Psychiatry unit at UC Medical Center. This role supports a 20-bed inpatient unit for adults 18+ with psychiatric care and collaborates with RNs to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment during night shifts.

The position emphasizes direct patient care, treatment group co-leadership, and coordination of activities, with a focus on safety and compassionate care in a high-acuity setting.