Psych Tech II: Crisis Intervention & Patient Care

Lake Charles Memorial Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health is seeking a Psych Aide II to support Social Services and Medical teams in Lake Charles, LA. You will assist with data collection, treatment planning and discharge planning under the direction of the MSW.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, direct patient contact, safe patient care, and collaboration with physicians, families, and staff. Training in CPR and emotional resilience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; 3 years working with Psychiatric Services may substitute for educational requirements.
• Crisis Response Training, CPR.
• Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Emotional stability and resilience.
• Adaptable to change, decisive, and demonstrate foresight.
• Exhibits organizational and leadership ability.
• Shows ability to gain and maintain support and respect of co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes effective crisis intervention techniques.
• Provides direct contact with each assigned patient to monitor responses to services.
• Provides physical, emotional & cognitive patient care in a safe manner.
• Communicates concerns to staff using the chain of command.
• Identifies and initiates resolutions to concerns from physician, patients, and visitors.
• Conducts educational and diversionary groups as directed by staff.
• Performs environment and patient safety duties (room inspections, searches, monitor visitors for contraband).
• Communicates abnormal data to appropriate staff.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Emotional stability

Decision making

Leadership ability

CPR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Service Field

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health is seeking a Psych Aide II to support Social Services and Medical teams in Lake Charles, LA. You will assist with data collection, treatment planning and discharge planning under the direction of the MSW.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, direct patient contact, safe patient care, and collaboration with physicians, families, and staff. Training in CPR and emotional resilience is preferred.