Psych Tech

Porter-Starke 701; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

11 paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

Generous PTO

Health insurance

Job summary

Porter-Starke Services, Inc. seeks a Psychiatric Technician to create a safe, therapeutic inpatient environment and support client learning within our CMHC-operated care center.

You will implement structured group activities, monitor behaviors, and collaborate with the team on treatment plans and crisis interventions. Evening, midnight shifts available with occasional PRN coverage; previous CPI/CPR experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; candidates with related experience may be considered.
• ANSA/NOMS certification required or eligible.
• CPR and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) required; provided if not already attained.

Responsibilities

• Conducts structured therapeutic group activities and discussions.
• Monitors behavior modifications and safety procedures (timeouts, restraints as applicable).
• Reports to supervisor on family crises, behavior modification changes, and treatment plans.
• Prepares paperwork and documentation (points, graphs, redline charts).
• Assists in emergencies and provides safe client care during seclusion or restraints.
• Provides coverage during group activities and attends team meetings.
• Assesses client needs and communicates incidents to supervisors.
• Implements interventions to support client care and confidentiality.

Skills

Group activities

Behavior monitoring

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

ANSA/NOMS certification

CPR and CPI certification

Job description

SHIFTS AVAILABLE: FT EVENINGS, MIDNIGHTS EVERY OTHER WEEKEND, EVERY OTHER FRIDAY DAY SHIFT, and PRN!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Psychiatric Technician provides a safe and therapeutic environment for the client’s learning, as well as facilitating improvement in functioning level in an Inpatient Care Center operated by a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). Enforces program rules and expectations.

BENEFITS (offered to FT staff):

• 401k w/ 20% company matching
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance up to $5250/year
• Loan assistance up to $200/month
• Competitive wages
• Generous PTO
• Employee discount at the local YMCA
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Medical, dental, and visition insurance
• Employee referral program
• Casual Fridays
• Company paid life insurance policy
• Company paid long term disability
• Optional insurances (short term disability)
• Employee recognition events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free yearly health screenings

JOB DUTIES:

• Conducts structured therapeutic group activities and discussions
• Monitors behavior modifications, i.e. timeouts, physical intervention, one-to-one, etc.
• Reports and confers with supervisor on decisions regarding family crisis, changes in behavior modification system and treatment plans
• Prepares paperwork and other documentation, i.e. points, graphs behavior, redline charts, etc.
• Assists in emergency special treatment procedures and provides safe care for the client in seclusion and/or mechanical restraints
• Provides coverage during group activities
• Attends team meetings
• Assesses the client’s strengths and mental health needs accurately and objectively
• Communicates and documents critical incidents to supervisors regarding either employees or clients
• Implements, evaluates and document specific interventions that are utilized to provide client care
• Provides selected therapeutic communication to clients
• Assists clients with personal hygiene
• Maintains and assures client confidentiality
• Interacts in a supportive manner to family members and visitors
• Assists in chart auditing and files paper and documents in chart binders
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (BA, BS, BSW, BSC/BSP) preferred; candidates with an Associate’s degree and relevant professional experience may also be considered.
• ANSA/NOMS certification.
• CPR and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) are required; organization will provide if not already attained.

Learn more about Porter-Starke Services, Inc. and other job opportunities by visiting our website: https://www.porterstarke.org