PRN Psychiatric Technician - Whole-Person Care

Meridian Health Services; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit Based Compensation Plan

Life balance oriented organization

Job summary

Meridian Health Services in West Lafayette, IN is seeking a PRN Psychiatric Technician for its Riverbend Hospital. The role focuses on holistic, person-centered care across physical, mental, and social well-being.

The position requires high school diploma, 18+ on orientation, and engagement in activities that support treatment plans. Responsibilities include patient ADLs, vital signs, documentation, and collaborative care with the treatment team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited high school or its equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age at completion of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Attends to client's personal needs on Units (phone calls, clothing, laundry, exercise, etc.).
• Initiates and assists in client ADL's.
• Encourages and engages clients in treatment, social, leisure, and recreational activities.
• Utilizes therapeutic skills in interactions with clients, families, and visitors.
• Demonstrates competency in taking vital signs, obtaining urine specimens, assisting with nursing tasks under Unit Nurse directions.
• Documents specific detailed observations, behaviors and interventions on assigned patients.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Vital signs

Patient care

Documentation

Observation/reporting

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Meridian Health Services in West Lafayette, IN is seeking a PRN Psychiatric Technician for its Riverbend Hospital. The role focuses on holistic, person-centered care across physical, mental, and social well-being.

The position requires high school diploma, 18+ on orientation, and engagement in activities that support treatment plans. Responsibilities include patient ADLs, vital signs, documentation, and collaborative care with the treatment team.