Psychiatric Technician

Karmanos Cancer Institute; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking compassionate individuals to provide therapeutic care and support to patients. This role involves monitoring patient conditions, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in human services or nursing, with a passion for helping those in need. Join a team that values quality patient care and offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. If you're dedicated to making a difference in patient lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in human services or science required.
• High school diploma with three years of direct patient care experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Observe and record patients' conditions and behaviors.
• Assist patients with daily activities and therapeutic support.
• Ensure compliance with health care regulations and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Therapeutic Activities

Infection Control

Education

Associates Degree in Human Services or Science

High School Diploma with Relevant Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or Science

Job description

McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.

Position Summary: Working under the direction of an RN and in compliance with the treatment plan, provides therapeutic care and monitors patients’ conditions. Assists patients in their daily activities and ensures a safe, clean environment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Observes patients’ behavior, listen to their concerns, and records their condition, observations and services performed.
• Leads patients in therapeutic and recreational activities.
• Assists with admitting, transporting and discharging patients.
• Helps patients with activities of daily living, including eating and bathing.
• Restrains patients who may become physically violent.
• Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications:

Required

• Associates degree in human servicesfield or science, or;
• Student currently enrolled in anaccredited Nursing Program who has completed mental health clinicalrotation,or;
• High school diploma with three yearsproviding direct patient care on an inpatientpsychiatricunitor residential setting, or;
• High school diploma with three yearsof relevant experience in human services (social services, lawenforcement, community mental health,hospital, or criminal justice)or working as security officer in a hospital setting

Preferred

• Previous experience working withpersons with mental illness or substance abuse disorders
• Bachelor’s degree in human servicesfield or science

Equal Opportunity Employer ofMinorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

We are committed to encouraging andsustaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment, discrimination,and/or retaliation. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal OpportunityEmployer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to anindividual’s race, color, age, religion, sex/pregnancy (including pregnancy/childbirthor pregnancy/childbirth-related conditions), sexual orientation, genderidentity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, orany other status prohibited by applicable laws. We also make good faithefforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individualswith disabilities, and veterans.

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.

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McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status,national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classificationprotected by law.