PSYCH TECH

Universal Health Services; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

PTO

401(k) with match

Career development

Stock plan

Job summary

Intermountain Hospital in Boise, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Psych Tech for full-time night shifts. You will work with a dedicated interdisciplinary team to provide psych and substance use treatment, supervise patient care, and support safety and de-escalation procedures.

The role emphasizes vigilance, compassionate care, and collaboration with nurses and program managers, with opportunities for professional growth and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CPI/seclusion/restraint training and CPR knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for patient and co-worker interactions.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team and follow policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementing services for an assigned program as part of the treatment team.
• Help define and implement treatment goals under RN and Program Manager supervision.
• Provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction and role modeling to patients.

Skills

CPI / restraints training

Psych care techniques

Deescalation skills

CPR knowledge

Code procedures

Age-group protocols

Leadership

Human relations

Organizing workloads

Communication (oral & written)

Team player

Judgment & discretion

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Intermountain Hospital is looking for a dynamic Psych Tech!If you havea desire to work in an engaging environment with a team of professionals dedicated to the healing and health of the patients we serve, we want to hear from you!

Shift: Full Time nights - 12 hour shifts

Intermountain Hospital, located in Boise, has been providing quality psychiatric and chemical dependency services to Idaho's Treasure Valley and the western US since 1980. This 151-bed facility is located on 10 beautiful acres near the foothills of Idaho's dramatic Sawtooth Mountains.At Intermountain Hospital we are positively changing lives - lives that are affected by mental and emotional stress or chemical dependency. We provide a safe and secure environment for addressing the pressing problems that can dominate those lives in our care.

We provide a wide range of services and programs that offer evidence-based treatment proven to have positive outcomes for our patients. Our inpatient and outpatient services offer supportive and compassionate care through specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients.Our mission is to provide safe, effective, and compassionate mental health and substance use treatment.

Our Psych Techs assist with planning and implementing services for an assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse and Program Manager.

Intermountain Hospital offers comprehensive benefits for our Psych Tech position, such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

What do our current employees value at UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working with UHS is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for leadership development within UHS. Supportive and responsive leadership. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

One of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Education: High School Graduate or equivalent.

Skills: CPI/seclusion/restraint training/certification. Knowledge of psychiatric care techniques. Knowledge of de-escalation and assaultive behavior management techniques. Thorough knowledge and training in CPR. Knowledge of all code procedures. Knowledge of adolescent and adult program rules and protocols. Excellent leadership skills. Effective Human Relations skills. Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines. Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers. Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures. Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information. Ability to work as a team player. Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication. Ability to problem solve, utilizing good judgment. Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures. Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric). Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situation.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.