Psych Technician, 0700-1930, weekend rotation - Requisition #642019

Infor; Marshall (MI); Hybride; USD 36 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Infor is seeking a Psychiatric Technician for weekend shifts (0700-1930) in Marshall, MI. Under RN supervision, you will perform selected patient care activities and participate in the multidisciplinary treatment plan.

Responsibilities include assisting in patient care, crisis identification, and contributing to a therapeutic milieu. Must meet licensure/certification requirements and possess strong communication skills to support patients and families.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age and 6 months’ experience working with mental health patients, or High School diploma and 2 years of continued education toward an associate degree in psychology or related field.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire; Handle with Care Certification within 2 months; Hard cuff/Soft limb restraints certifications within 2 months and annual recertification.
• Bachelor's degree in a mental health or related field preferred; ability to work under stressful situations and communicate effectively.

Responsabilités

• Assists in providing patient care under RN supervision and participates in treatment planning.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Provides support during therapeutic activities and group sessions.
• Records patient information accurately and timely per policy.
• Assists with patient transport and orientation to the unit.
• Participates in identification and response to potential crises.

Connaissances

Mental health knowledge

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Formation

High school diploma

Associate degree track in psychology or related field (in progress)

Bachelor's degree in mental health or related field preferred

Description du poste

Psych Technician, 0700-1930, weekend rotation

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Psychiatric Technician

DEPARTMENT: Inpatient Psychiatric

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Director

Job Summary: Under the supervision of a registered nurse, performs selected patient care activities and participates in the multidisciplinary treatment plan.

Essential Functions:

• Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
• Assists in creating an environment that is clean, neat, and conducive to patient comfort.
• May function as a back up to the utilization review staff member.
• Participates in the identification, stabilization, and resolution of potential crisis; must be able to identify when assistance is needed.
• Assists with the orientation of patients and families to the unit.
• Assists with planning and participates in therapeutic activities with patients.
• Performs selected treatments and takes patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration as directed by registered nurse.
• Charts factually and concisely and takes responsibility for making entries into record in correct sequence and according to Hospital policy and procedure.
• Assists patients in doing personal laundry.
• Accompanies patients to other departments when necessary.
• Assists in placing patient in seclusion and restraints, as indicated.
• Assists in patient and room searches.
• Reports pertinent information and observations to other treatment personnel.
• Assists with groups under the supervision of the RN as needed.

Minimum Qualifications: 18 years of age and Six (6) months’ experience working with mental health patients or High School diploma and Two (2) years, post high school, of continued education towards an associate degree in psychology or related field. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certification within three (3) months of hire. C ompletion of Handle with Care Basic Certification in physical and nonverbal patient management within two (2) months of hire and annual re-certification. Completion of Hard cuff Restraints and Soft Limb Restraints Certification within two (2) months of hire and annual re-certification .

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Bachelor's degree in a mental health or related field preferred. Able to work under stressful situations and possesses good oral and written communication skills. Develops relationships with patients individually and in groups. Ability to provide patients care by understanding the dynamics and utilizing interpersonal relationships therapeutically.

Working Conditions: Potentially exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements: Constantly stand, walk, see/visual acuity, handle/grasp/feel, talk/hear, lift/carry 1 to 25 lbs. Frequently sit, reach, bend/twist, lift/carry 25 to 49 lbs. Occasionally lift/carry 50 lbs.

Marshall, 200 N. Madison, Marshall, MI 49068