Psychiatric Tech - Psychiatric CSU - PRN - 3rd Shift

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a Psychiatric Tech to work in partnership with the RN, providing direct care to patients from adolescents to the elderly. The role offers basic comfort measures and contributes to the plan of care by collecting data and performing RN-directed interventions.

The position emphasizes compassionate patient support, accurate observation, and collaboration with the care team to maintain a safe and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• HS/GED or equivalent required.
• Experience in psychiatric settings or psychology background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients from adolescents to elderly, with basic comfort measures.
• Collect data for the plan of care and carry out RN-directed interventions.

Skills

Direct patient care

Education

HS/GED

Job description

In partnership with the RN, the Psychiatric Tech provides direct care to patients (adolescents to elderly), offers basic comfort measures, collects data for the plan of care, and carries out interventions as directed by the RN.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending, short- and long-term disability, retirement options with 401(K) match, nurse residency program, tuition assistance, student loan reimbursement, on‑site training, and employee discounts.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are an equal opportunity employer.