Psychiatric Care Technician — Milieu & Patient Support

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a Psychiatric Technician to support patients with diverse psychiatric/medical and substance abuse needs. Under supervision, you will participate in a multidisciplinary nursing team to maintain a therapeutic environment and assist with daily living activities.

You will perform delegated clinical tasks, monitor vital signs and safety, document patient data, and engage in in-service education and team meetings while upholding HIPAA regulations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• GNA or CNA certification required for employees hired after 7/1/20.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic psychiatric interventions as outlined by the treatment plan and participates in group activities promoting patient growth.
• Assists with milieu management and uses crisis de-escalation strategies to reduce disruptive behavior and ensure safety.
• Conducts patient observation rounds and reports observations to the nurse.
• Provides basic physical care including bathing, dressing, feeding and ambulation as delegated by RN.

Skills

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Patient care

Crisis de-escalation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

GNA/CNA certification

CPR certification

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a Psychiatric Technician to support patients with diverse psychiatric/medical and substance abuse needs. Under supervision, you will participate in a multidisciplinary nursing team to maintain a therapeutic environment and assist with daily living activities.

You will perform delegated clinical tasks, monitor vital signs and safety, document patient data, and engage in in-service education and team meetings while upholding HIPAA regulations