Psych Tech

Texana Center; Rosenberg (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Texana Center in Rosenberg, TX is seeking a Crisis Center Psychiatric Technician to provide nursing delegated services to patients with mental illness within the Crisis Center’s extended observation and crisis residential units.

The role involves supporting nursing staff and the clinical treatment team, maintaining a safe environment, and performing food preparation and housekeeping duties. The position requires a high school diploma and a Texas driver’s license, with Spanish speakers preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing delegated/assigned services to patients with mental illness in the Crisis Center.
• Support the clinical treatment team and nursing staff; ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Prepare meals and perform housekeeping duties in the Crisis Center.
• Work 40 hours per week on 8-hour shifts; comply with program policies.
• Report directly to the Crisis Center Manager.

Skills

Spanish speaking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Crisis Services Center Full Time BH Crisis Center, Rosenberg, TX, US

Salary Range: $17.59 To $17.59 Hourly

Role Responsibilities

Under the direction/supervision of the licensed nursing staff or their designee, the Crisis Center Psychiatric Technician is responsible for providing nursing delegated/assigned services to patients with mental illness in the Crisis Center (involuntary extended observation unit and voluntary crisis residential unit.) The position provides care to individuals with a mental illness and/or a co-occurring substance use/abuse diagnosis along with individuals with a dual diagnosis of mental illness and intellectual or developmental disability. Duties include providing a safe and secure environment for all patients and providing support to nursing staff and the clinical treatment team. In addition, psychiatric technicians are required to prepare food for the patients and perform housekeeping duties in the Crisis Center. Reports directly to the Crisis Center Manager. Techs work a 40 hour work week, utilizing 8 hour shifts with flexibility to meet program needs. Responsible and accountable for the adherence to and promotion of the compliance policy.

Required Education and/or Certifications, Experience, Skills

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Preferred Education and/or Certifications, Experience, Skills

• Year of psychiatric/behavioral healthcare direct care experience
• Spanish speaking

Job Related Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform SAMA; Ability to perform CPR
• Must be able to perform kneeling; pushing; heavy lifting (45lb. & over); heavy lifting to include physical management of adults clients during behavioral health emergencies
• Must be able to perform moderate lifting (15lb.-44lb.): lift lifting (15lb.); stooping; heavy carrying (45lb. & over); moderate carrying (15lb. - 44lb.) light carrying (15lb.)
• Must be able to operate mechanical equipment: straight pulling; operating office equipment; pulling hand over hand; operating motor vehicle; repeating bending; ability to see; reaching above shoulder; identify colors; simple grasping; depth perception needed; dual simultaneous grasping; hearing ( without aid); walking; standing; ability to write; sitting; crawling; twisting
• Qualified individuals must be able to perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Texana Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer