Psychiatric Technician

McLaren Health Care; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Michigan is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Technician to provide therapeutic care under the direction of an RN. This role involves monitoring patient conditions, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a safe environment. Applicants with relevant experience in mental health support are encouraged to apply for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent experience in human services.
• Experience working with mental illness preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document patients’ behavior and vital signs.
• Assist patients with daily living activities.

Skills

Compassion

Patient Monitoring

Behavior Observation

Communication

Education

Associates degree in human services field

High school diploma with three years providing direct patient care

Job description

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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.
• 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.
  
  

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 and completion of Behavioral Health training program through the US Armed Services 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
  
  

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 25003901
• Daily Work Times: 7:00pm-7:30am
• Hours Per Pay Period: 72
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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