Psychiatric Care Tech: Direct Patient Support

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending

Short/long-term disability

401(k) match

Nurse residency program

Tuition assistance

Student loan reimbursement

On-site training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Psychiatric Tech to provide direct patient care across age ranges under the guidance of a registered nurse. You will help with comfort measures, data collection for the care plan, and executing interventions as directed by the RN.

Education required is HS/GED, with preferred background in psychiatry or psychology. This role offers a collaborative environment, on-site training, and opportunities for growth within a busy mental health unit.

Qualifications

• HS/GED required.
• Previous psychiatric work experience preferred, or a background in psychology.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients across age groups (adolescents to elderly).
• Offer basic comfort measures to patients.
• Collect data for the plan of care.
• Carry out interventions as directed by the RN.

Skills

Direct patient care

Data collection

Team collaboration

Education

HS/GED

Job description

Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Psychiatric Tech to provide direct patient care across age ranges under the guidance of a registered nurse. You will help with comfort measures, data collection for the care plan, and executing interventions as directed by the RN.

Education required is HS/GED, with preferred background in psychiatry or psychology. This role offers a collaborative environment, on-site training, and opportunities for growth within a busy mental health unit.