Psychiatric Technician

McLaren Health Care; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Retirement Savings Matching

Refer-a-Friend Program

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

McLaren Lapeer is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for full-time night shift (12-hour shifts, 7:00pm–7:30am) to support the Behavioral Health Unit. Working under an RN, you will monitor patients, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

You will observe patient behavior, document observations, participate in activities, and ensure HIPAA compliance and infection control.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of patient care and mental health terminology.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) systems.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients’ behavior and document condition and services.
• Lead patients in therapeutic and recreational activities.
• Assist with admitting, transporting and discharging patients.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs.
• Assist with activities of daily living (e.g., eating, bathing).
• Maintain safe, clean environment and infection control.

Skills

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Reading comprehension

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Policy adherence

Education

Associate degree in human services or science

Nursing student with mental health clinical rotation

High school diploma + 3 years direct patient care

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Full Time Night Shift - 12 Hour Shifts 7:00pm -7:30am

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, listens 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.
• Monitors patients’ vital signs.
• 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.

Why McLaren Lapeer?

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement Savings Matching
• Refer‑a‑Friend Program
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance available within 30 days or less of start date
• PTO
• Welcoming Environment

Qualifications

Required

• Associates degree in human services field or science, or;
• Student currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing Program who has completed mental health clinical rotation, or;
• High school diploma with three years providing direct patient care on an inpatient psychiatric unit or residential setting, or;
• High school diploma with three years of relevant experience in human services (social services, law enforcement, community mental health, hospital, or criminal justice) or working as security officer in a hospital setting.

Preferred

• Previous experience working with persons with mental illness or substance abuse disorders
• Bachelor’s degree in human services field or science

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, mental health, and appropriate interventions for psychiatric technician practice scope.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Working knowledge of electronic medical health care record systems.
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and policy and procedures manuals.
• Knowledge and skill with common office software applications.
• Working well in teams since many people are involved in patient care.
• Listening actively to patients to better understand what they are experiencing and to build stronger bonds.
• Remaining composed in unforeseen or emergency situations.
• Respecting patient confidentiality.
• Following directions exactly as given.

Behavioral Health Technician - Behavioral Health Unit - BHU - Psych Tech

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full‑time
• Requisition ID: 26003822
• Daily Work Times: 7pm - 7:30am
• Hours Per Pay Period: 72
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes