Psychiatric Care Technician

SUN Behavioral Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SUN Behavioral Health in Columbus, OH seeks staff to provide direct and indirect patient care in a psychiatric unit. You will support nurses, monitor patients, and assist with safety procedures and daily activities in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities include vital signs, behavior observation, de-escalation support, and participation in team meetings to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification required.
• Preferred: Some college classes; CNA certification.
• Maintains education and development appropriate for position.
• May substitute experience for education.

Responsibilities

• Record patient vital signs and input data into the EHR.
• Observe patients' mental status and behaviors; notify RN of changes.
• Assist with restraints under RN direction when needed.
• Escort patients to activities, meals, visitation, and tests.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and communicate with the Nurse Manager and physicians.
• Provide general nursing assistance (ADLs, transfers, meals) as directed.

Skills

Vital signs

Observation

Patient safety

Communication

De-escalation

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification

De-escalation techniques certification

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Some college coursework

Job description

SUN Behavioral Health in Columbus, OH seeks staff to provide direct and indirect patient care in a psychiatric unit. You will support nurses, monitor patients, and assist with safety procedures and daily activities in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities include vital signs, behavior observation, de-escalation support, and participation in team meetings to ensure high-quality patient care.