On-Site Psychiatric Technician – Mental Health Care

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee is seeking a Psychiatric Technician at the Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute in Nashville. The role requires high school graduation or equivalent, with on-site duties including direct patient care, daily living support, and group activities under supervision.

Position involves potential evening/nights/weekends; a valid license may be required and background checks are mandatory. Salary ranges monthly from $2,372 to $3,554, with opportunities for clerical tasks and HIPAA

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school.
• A valid motor vehicle operator license may be required; some positions may require a valid motor vehicle operator's license with a FOR HIRE (F) endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic and/or emergency/psychiatric medical assistance under direct supervision of a licensed health care provider.
• Rescues injured patients and/or escorts patients to appropriate areas during the event of an emergency.
• Teaches patients to function at the highest daily living level possible through demonstration, one-on-one instruction, videos, or booklets.
• Promotes social interaction by encouraging patient participation in group activities and/or discussions.
• Identifies patients at risk based on current assessment by medical professionals and follows established protocols for specific risks to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Monitors patients during administration of medications and meals to assist in compliance with prescribed regiment and monitors office and medical supplies to ensure adequate quantities are on hand.
• Identifies problematic situations between staff and patients and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Restrains patients to prevent injuries to themselves and others.
• Reports to immediate supervisor observed progression or regression in patients that may indicate training/treatment need changes.
• Meets with other staff to discuss and document patient behavior or any other hospital situations that have occurred.
• Cleans the work area, supplies, and equipment to ensure a sanitary living environment.
• Inspects patients' belongings, rooms, and other patient areas to check for contraband, safety and health issues, equipment functioning, or other problems or issues.
• Perform clerical or administrative tasks such as completing forms, entering data, maintaining records, processing admissions, answering phones, explaining HIPAA laws, patients' rights, and other information to patients, families, and/or conservators or assisting with unit documentation.
• Maintains current information and adheres to the Health Information Portability and Privacy Act (HIPAA) and other regularity standards relevant to job duties.
• Attends annual and periodic in-service training to keep up-to-date on the latest methods and technologies relevant to job duties.

Skills

Time Management

Learning Strategies

Instructing

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Multilimb Coordination

Multilimb Strength

Limb and/or Full Body Coordination

Speech Clarity

Written Comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer

Electronic Devices

General Office Equipment

Medical Equipment and Devices

Job description

State of Tennessee is seeking a Psychiatric Technician at the Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute in Nashville. The role requires high school graduation or equivalent, with on-site duties including direct patient care, daily living support, and group activities under supervision.

Position involves potential evening/nights/weekends; a valid license may be required and background checks are mandatory. Salary ranges monthly from $2,372 to $3,554, with opportunities for clerical tasks and HIPAA