Psych Tech II

2020 Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 30,307 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital is seeking a Psychiatric Technician II for the Inpatient Psychiatric unit, working evenings from 3:30 PM to 11:30 PM with alternate weekends and a 7.5-hour day. The role focuses on direct and indirect patient care under Nursing Services guidance to support safe, clean, and functional environments.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, prior mental health experience, BLS certification, and the value of CNA certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in mental health.
• CNA certification a plus.
• BLS Certification required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in accordance with the goals and objectives Nursing Services under the guidance of the Registered Professional Nurse.
• Provides indirect patient care in accordance with the goals and objectives of Nursing Services under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse.
• Demonstrates expected conduct, behavior and accountability.
• Supports the vision, mission, values and balanced scorecard performance measures for MMOV Nursing Services and participates in achieving the objectives and balanced scorecard performance measures at the unit level.

Job description

City/State: Mount Vernon, New York | Grant Funded: No | Department: MMV Behavioral Health And MMV ICU | Bargaining Unit: 1199 | Work Shift: Evening | Work Days: ALTERNATE WEEKENDS | Scheduled Hours: 3:30 PM-11:30 PM | Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS | Hourly Rate: $25.64

The Psychiatric Technician II is a member of a team dedicated to provide the highest quality care and services to our patients by assisting in such functions as maintaining a safe, clean and functional environment; assisting with dietary aspects of care; facilitating communication, i.e., answering phones; transporting patients and assisting visitors. As an integral part of the team, the Psychiatric Technician II is responsible for activities, which promote patient focused care within the Inpatient Psychiatric unit.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct patient care in accordance with the goals and objectives Nursing Services under the guidance of the Registered Professional Nurse.
• Provides indirect patient care in accordance with the goals and objectives of Nursing Services under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse.
• Demonstrates expected conduct, behavior and accountability.
• Supports the vision, mission, values and balanced scorecard performance measures for MMOV Nursing Services and participates in achieving the objectives and balanced scorecard performance measures at the unit level.

Education and Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in mental health.
• CNA certification a plus.
• BLS Certification required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Comprehensive benefits are available to those who join our outstanding team.