Psychiatric Tech: Compassionate Care & Growth

Hartford HealthCare; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, CT seeks a psychiatric technician to work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, performing tasks related to the care and well-being of psychiatric patients.

Responsibilities include admission processing, patient assistance with daily living activities, educational group facilitation, and maintaining patient confidentiality while ensuring age-appropriate care; CPI training is required within 3 months.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required.
• 1–3 years of experience in an acute behavioral health setting.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention Training completed within 3 months.
• EPIC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in patient admission by completing psychiatric technician checklist, including vital signs and safety checks.
• Assists patients with daily living activities and reports relevant information to nursing staff.
• Prepares and presents educational groups to unit patients.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and protects information; upholds age-specific care needs.
• Identifies and maintains therapeutic staff/patient boundaries.
• May assist in the application of restraints as directed by registered nurse.
• Participates in staff meetings and ongoing competency development.

Skills

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

Patient interaction

Education

High School Degree or GED

Tools

EPIC system

Job description

Hartford HealthCare's Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, CT seeks a psychiatric technician to work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, performing tasks related to the care and well-being of psychiatric patients.

Responsibilities include admission processing, patient assistance with daily living activities, educational group facilitation, and maintaining patient confidentiality while ensuring age-appropriate care; CPI training is required within 3 months.