PSYCH TECH ll

2020 Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital is seeking a Psychiatric Technician II for the inpatient Behavioral Health unit. The role supports patient-focused care, assisting with daily activities, transport, and communication to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment.

Shifts are evenings with alternate weekends. The position requires BLS, prior mental health experience, and CNA certification is a plus. This hospital is part of the Montefiore Health System in Mount Vernon, NY.

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

• The Psychiatric Technician II provides direct patient care in accordance with the goals and objectives Nursing Services under the guidance of the Registered Professional Nurse.
• The Psychiatric Technician II provides indirect patient care in accordance with the goals and objectives of Nursing Services under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse.
• The Psychiatric Technician II demonstrates expected conduct, behavior and accountability.
• The Psychiatric Technician II 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

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

BLS Certification

Experience in mental health

Job description

City/State: Mount Vernon, New York

Grant Funded: No

Department: MMV Behavioral Health/2N

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: $26.48 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.

Job Summary

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

• The Psychiatric Technician II provides direct patient care in accordance with the goals and objectives Nursing Services under the guidance of the Registered Professional Nurse.
• The Psychiatric Technician II provides indirect patient care in accordance with the goals and objectives of Nursing Services under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse.
• The Psychiatric Technician II demonstrates expected conduct, behavior and accountability.
• The Psychiatric Technician II 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.

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital (MVH) is a 121-bed, community-based teaching hospital that has been serving the medical needs of the community and region since its founding in 1891.

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital provides inpatient, critical care and ambulatory services.

The Hospital is part of Montefiore Health System, a premier academic medical center and the University Hospital system for Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital is a New York State-designated Stroke Center and HIV/AIDS Center, and it is home to the Beale Chronic Wound Treatment and Hyperbaric Center and the Montefiore School of Nursing.

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