Psych Tech

Lake Charles Memorial Health; Lake Charles, Northern (LA, KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health seeks a Psych Aide to provide direct contact with each assigned patient, monitoring responses to services and identifying problem areas. The role reports to the Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse and requires engagement with patient safety and quality care across departments.

The position emphasizes crisis intervention, accurate communication of vital signs and emotional cues, and consistent adherence to safety protocols in a demanding clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED and be able to communicate with patients, families and staff.
• Experience with mentally ill or addicted individuals is preferred.
• CPR and crisis response training are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical, emotional and/or cognitive patient care in a safe manner.
• Liaises with departments to ensure patient safety and quality care.
• Utilizes crisis intervention techniques as needed.
• Performs environment and patient safety duties and monitors for contraband.
• Communicates abnormal vital signs and patient data to appropriate staff.

Skills

Communication

Emotional stability

Crisis intervention

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CPR training

Job description

• The Psych Aide provides direct contact with each assigned patient to monitor responses to services & identify problem areas.

SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Provides physical, emotional &/or cognitive patient care in an appropriate, safe manner.
• Liaison with various departments of LCMH to patient safety and quality care based on patient needs. - Diligent Training
• Utilizes effective crisis intervention techniques.
• Demonstrates ability to conduct environment and patient safety duties (i.e.- room inspections, patient search, belonging searches, monitor visitors for contraband).
• Communicates abnormal variances of physical data (vital signs, pain, etc.) to appropriate staff.
• Emotional &/or cognitive data (tearful, hallucinating, etc.) to appropriate staff.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Sufficient experience in working with mentally ill persons, addicted persons or in providing personal care services.
• Crisis Response Training, CPR.
• Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Requires emotional stability and resilience.
• Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight.
• Exhibits organizational and leadership ability.
• Shows ability to gain & maintain support and respect of co-workers.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work requires a variety of physical activities including standing and walking for long periods of time, bending, stooping, and lifting.
• The work environment may be physically confining.
• Visual acuity is required for a variety of specific activities.
• Must have normal hearing or utilize adaptive hearing devices if duties require listening with a stethoscope to discern breath sounds, heart sounds, and bowel sounds.
• Ability to do shift work as required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

“Experience Memorial” is more than a slogan, it’s the care we provide our patients and it’s the commitment to our community and our team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well‑being and professional growth of our employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated.