Psychiatric Technician

State of Montana; East Helena (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus up to $7,500

Job summary

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services is seeking full-time Psychiatric Technicians for the Grasslands facility in Helena, MT. Staff provide patient support in a therapeutic setting across days, nights and evenings, with five 8-hour days followed by two days off.

Position may be funded through June 30, 2027, with potential for permanent funding or RIF. A hiring bonus up to $7,500 is possible; Montana benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with patients requiring varying levels of assistance.
• Ability to use equipment for routine care and procedures.
• Knowledge of health practices and care methods.
• Ability to observe, report and document patient status accurately.
• Meet minimum qualifications: high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a mental health psychiatric setting preferred.
• Maintain confidentiality under HIPPA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for patients in a therapeutic environment.
• Provide care as directed by medical and nursing staff.
• Observe, document and report patients’ physical, emotional and behavioral status.
• Assist with activities of daily living and therapeutic activities.

Skills

Patient care

Equipment operation

Health practices

Observation & reporting

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at**www.statecareers.mt.gov**.

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Montana State Hospital – Grasslands.

This position is located in Helena, MT at the Grasslands facility, which is an off-site facility of the Montana State Hospital. It is funded through June 30, 2027. After this date, the position may be funded permanently or may be subject to a reduction in force (RIF).

Montana State Hospital is seeking full-time Psychiatric Technicians (Psych Techs) for variable shifts, including days, nights, and evenings. Psych Techs provide assistance and support to clients in a therapeutic environment. Responsibilities include supervising and accounting for patients’; provide care as directed by medical and nursing providers; observe, report and document information concerning patients’ physical, emotional and behavior status; provide and assist with therapeutic activities and activities of daily living; maintains and protects patients’ rights; recognize and appropriately response using therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques with patients’.

Employees who have successfully completed training will be places in a specified work shift consisting of five (5) consecutive 8-hour workdays followed by 2 consecutive days off. Additionally, shift differential may be available. This position may be eligible for a hiring bonus up to $7,500.00

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana’s comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Ability to work with patients that require variations of assistance

• Ability to utilize equipment necessary to perform routine care and procedures

• Knowledge of health practices and methods for providing care

• Ability to make observations and report/record them accurately

• Meet minimum qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• At least 1 year of experience working in a mental health psychiatric setting strongly preferred

• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information in compliance with HIPPA policy and procedure

Additional Information

This position is grant funded through June 30, 2027.