Psych Tech

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Village of Suffern (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Psych Tech (Technician) to assist in behavioral nursing care for psychiatric and substance abuse patients. You will participate in multidisciplinary planning and aid in physical patient care under RN direction.

Requirements include two years in healthcare with mental health experience preferred, a High School Diploma or GED, and BLS certification. The role emphasizes confidentiality, safety, and teamwork.”

Qualifications

• Two (2) years' experience in a health care setting with one year in mental health preferred (college experience may be substituted).
• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Licenses / Certifications: BLS required.
• Other: Knowledge and understanding of mental illness including treatment modalities and sub-professional nursing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care to adult age groups for substance abuse services.
• Demonstrates capacity to observe and assess patients for verbal and non-verbal indicators of mental status, monitor risk, and intervene with appropriate action by the team.
• Assists nurse with taking vital signs of patients.
• Participates in infection control processes to reduce transmission of infection.
• Demonstrates knowledge and safe use of equipment related to assigned duties.

Skills

CPR

CPM

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

The Psych Tech (Technician) assists in providing behavioral nursing care to patients hospitalized for psychiatric and/or substance abuse treatment. This position participates in the planning and implementation process for the multidisciplinary treatment team including physical care of patients as directed by registered nurse(s) and management of patients’ behavioral expressions of substance abuse or psychopathology.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care to adult age groups for substance abuse services.
• Demonstrates the capacity to observe and assess patients for verbal and non-verbal indicators of mental status, monitor potential risk, and intervene with appropriate individual and team action.
• Assists nurse with taking vital signs of patients.
• Participates in infection control processes designed to reduce transmission of infection.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and safe use of equipment related to assigned jobs, duties, and responsibilities.
• Performs job duties in a manner that reduces risk and maintains a work environment free from hazards.
• Maintains competency in CPR and CPM.
• Demonstrates knowledge of essential computer skills related to the job while maintaining confidentiality, security and integrity of data.
• Demonstrates mission and values with patients, families, peers, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Protects patient rights to confidentiality through written, oral and electronic communication.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements

Experience: Two (2) years' experience in a health care setting with one year in mental health preferred (college experience may be substituted).

Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.

Licenses / Certifications: BLS required.

Other: Knowledge and understanding of mental illness including treatment modalities and sub-professional nursing techniques.

Special Requirements: N/A