Psych Tech

13000 Logan Regional Hospital; Kentucky; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition assistance (PEAK)

Job summary

Intermountain Health Logan Regional Hospital is seeking an Adult Behavioral Health Technician to support a multidisciplinary treatment team in a Logan, Utah unit. You will provide direct patient care under supervision, develop rapport with patients, and help implement the behavioral health plan.

The role includes assisting with daily living tasks, documenting care, monitoring patients, and participating in activities that promote therapeutic engagement while maintaining safety.

Qualifications

• CNA or EMT certification required.
• BLS certification required for healthcare providers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with adults in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living tasks and provide emotional support to patients and families.
• May conduct group activities and facilitate therapeutic sessions.
• Document delegated patient care procedures accurately and timely.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and report changes using established care plans.
• Communicate patient condition and updates to the clinical team as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Emotional support

Education

CNA or EMT certification

BLS certification

Job description

Adult Behavioral Health Technician

Under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or other specified healthcare professional, participates in patient care as a member of a coordinated multi-disciplinary treatment team. This position provides direct patient care by developing rapport with the patients and facilitating the therapeutic milieu.

Shift Details

2 x 12 hour day shifts

Scope

Provides care appropriate to assigned adult population in accordance with established plan of care or treatment plan.

Job Essentials

• Assists patients with daily living tasks, providing emotional support to patients and families.
• May conduct community meetings, interfacing with family, and lead diversionary activities.
• May implement recreational activities and may act as aides in a school setting.
• Assists, performs, and accurately documents delegated patient care procedures, treatments, observations, groups/education, etc. in designated areas, legibly and in a timely manner.
• May monitor patient vital signs and provide limited medical intervention under the directions of a healthcare professional.
• Orients patients to the Behavioral Health unit or program, may inventory belongings, may give appropriate supplies and testing, and may transport patients to appropriate appointments, units or activities.
• May assist patient as appropriate in completion of patient history form.
• Appropriately communicates patient information regarding: patient condition, patient history data and provides input on the implementation and / or changes to plan of care or discharge plan.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal relations and communication skills with co-workers, patients, families, and other personnel involved with patient care.
• Reports changes in the patient's condition to the applicable clinical staff.
• Maintains a safe, consistent and supportive environment by providing care in accordance with the multidisciplinary treatment plan using established behavioral interventions and programs to meet patient care needs.
• Ensures that assigned areas are clean, straight and in compliance with fire and safety hazards before leaving at the end of each shift.
• Maintains constant surveillance of assigned areas to ensure patient safety including visual patient checks, room checks and unit checks.
• May stock supplies and carry out general housekeeping tasks as assigned.
• Participates in quality activities or duties (e.g., chart checks/audits, fridge temps, committees for improvement and other quality oriented tasks).
• Reports and addresses real or potential problems with quality and appropriateness of care through the use of event reports, or other appropriate means.
• Follows appropriate chain of command regarding issues in a timely manner.
• Responsible for patient safety and the overall management of patient behavior on the behavioral health units.
• Has the ability to work with physically and mentally aggressive patients by anticipating and diffusing situations, which might lead to out of control behaviors.
• Performs appropriately in emergency situations.
• Responds efficiently and calmly, securing qualified assistance as needed.
• Recognizes critical situations and identifies options to manage crisis using sound judgment and problem solving skills to prevent escalation of the situation or injury to client/staff.
• Strictly adheres to behavioral health policy standards regarding the use of seclusion and restraint.
• Completes all mandatory and required education assignments in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates clinical proficiency and competency for age groups served.
• Treats patients and families with care and respect.
• Maintains corporate/department standards regarding compliance and confidentiality.
• May assist in mentoring and orientation of staff members and students.
• Takes initiative to improve the work environment and guide others to resolving problems/issues.
• Encourages accountability and professional growth.
• Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice and complies with regulatory standards.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation and understands the legal implications of care delivery.
• Serves as a patient rights advocate.
• May be actively involved in the development and updating of treatment plans.
• May assist in planning, implementing and facilitating various skills, relaxation, and psycho-educational groups using knowledge of group dynamics and organizational skills to achieve treatment plan goals.
• Uses established plan of care to guide interventions and initiates interventions within scope of practice.
• Ensures documentation is accurate, thorough and based on the patient's treatment plan.

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
• CNA or EMT certification required

Preferred Qualifications

• High School graduate equivalency
• Post high school education in social work, psychology, sociology, family studies, or a health sciences field
• Experience working with psychiatric and/or chemically dependent patients.
• Experience providing behavioral healthcare services care to adult patient populations
• Valid Utah driver's license (with no record of suspension, revocation or denial) for programs which require psych techs to transport patients.
• Carrying, Hearing / Listening, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pulling / Pushing, Seeing, Sitting, Speaking, Squatting/Kneeling, Standing, Walking.

Location

• Intermountain Health Logan Regional Hospital
• Work City: Logan
• Work State: Utah

Hours & Compensation

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24
• The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
• $18.94 - $24.62

Benefits

We care about your well‑being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up‑front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Compliance & Policies

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Additional Information

All positions subject to close without notice.

Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.