Psychiatric Mental Health Technician PRN/Per Diem

Southridge Behavioral Hospital; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Southridge Behavioral Hospital in Byron Center, MI, is opening a new state-of-the-art facility and seeks compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Technicians to join our team. The role supports patient care under the RN and Shift Supervisor, focusing on safety, comfort, and individualized care plans.

You will assist with grooming, group activities, therapeutic milieu, de-escalation, and rounds every 15 minutes to ensure patient safety. Flexible per diem shifts with weekend coverage are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Human Services related field is preferred but not required.
• BLS CPR certification is required or can be obtained after hire.
• Experience as a psychiatric technician is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily patient care routines under the direction of a Registered Nurse and Shift Supervisor.
• Assist in ongoing assessment of safety and emotional needs of each patient.
• Assist patients with personal grooming and hygiene appropriate to their needs.
• Participate in groups and activities to meet the needs of various patient populations.
• Maintain therapeutic and professional rapport with patients.
• Assist with maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu, including verbal de-escalation and physical management as needed.
• Make rounds on patients and document every 15 minutes or sooner for patient safety.
• Assist the RN with admissions and discharges; perform vital signs, belongings searches, and unit orientation.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelors degree in Psychology or Human Services related field

BLS CPR certified (Can obtain once hired)

Job description

Responsibilities

Southridge Behavioral Hospital is a beautiful and new state-of-the-art facility. As a joint venture with the Trinity Health System and Universal Health Services, we serve up to 96 adult and geriatric patients across four units.

We believe that caring, dedicated and valued staff provide exceptional patient care. We are seeking high caliber applicants that will provide innovative and evidence-based care focused on our patient’s individual needs, comfort and safety. Thank you for considering our Psychiatric Mental Health Technician position as we continue our successful opening!

More information about Southridge can be found online at: https://southridgebh.com/

Position Description:

Psychiatric Mental Health Technicians carry out the daily routines of patient care under the direction Registered Nurse and Shift Supervisor. This includes:

• Assisting in the ongoing assessment of the safety and emotional needs of each patient.


• Demonstrating awareness of the key elements of the treatment plans for all assigned patients and provides intervention/care accordingly on an individualized basis.


• Assisting patients with their personal grooming and personal hygiene, appropriate to the patient’s age, developmental level and needs.


• Participating in assigned groups and activities to meet the needs of various patient populations.


• Demonstrating the ability to maintain therapeutic and professional rapport with patients.


• Participating with other personnel in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu. Provides verbal de-escalation techniques and physical management, as needed.


• Making rounds on patients, including documenting every 15 minutes or sooner to provide patient safety.


• Assisting the RN with patient admissions and discharges. Performs vital signs, belongings searches, and orientation to the unit.

Hours and Location:

Flexible Per Diem options. Five shifts a month with at least one weekend shift.

We are located on the south side of Grand Rapids, near the intersection of M-6 and Byron Center Ave SW: 6291 Venture Hills Boulevard SW, Byron Center, MI 49315

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required


• Bachelors degree in Psychology or Human Services related field preferred but not required


• BLS CPR certified (Can obtain once hired)


• Experience working as a psychiatric technician preferred

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