Psychiatric Technician

Porter-Starke Services; Valparaiso (IN); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401k w/ 20% company matching

11 paid holidays

Tuition assistance up to $5250/year

Loan assistance up to $200/month

Competitive wages

Generous PTO

Employee discount at the YMCA

HSA/FSA accounts

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee referral program

Casual Fridays

Company paid life insurance

Company paid long term disability

Short term disability (optional)

Employee recognition events

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free yearly health screenings

Zusammenfassung

Porter-Starke Services in Valparaiso, IN seeks a Psychiatric Technician to provide a safe, therapeutic environment in an inpatient CMHC setting. You will support client functioning, enforce program rules, and assist with behavior modification plans.

Responsibilities include leading structured group activities, monitoring interventions, documenting progress, and coordinating with the care team. This FT role offers benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; candidates with an Associate's degree and relevant professional experience may also be considered.
• ANSA/NOMS certification.
• CPR and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) are required; organization will provide if not already attained.

Aufgaben

• Conducts structured therapeutic group activities and discussions.
• Monitors behavior modifications, i.e. timeouts, physical intervention, one-to-one, etc.
• Reports and confers with supervisor on decisions regarding family crisis, changes in behavior modification system and treatment plans.
• Prepares paperwork and other documentation, i.e. points, graphs behavior, redline charts, etc.
• Assists in emergency special treatment procedures and provides safe care for the client in seclusion and/or mechanical restraints.
• Provides coverage during group activities
• Attends team meetings
• Assesses the client's strengths and mental health needs accurately and objectively
• Communicates and documents critical incidents to supervisors regarding either employees or clients
• Implements, evaluates and documents specific interventions that are utilized to provide client care
• Provides selected therapeutic communication to clients
• Assists clients with personal hygiene
• Maintains and assures client confidentiality
• Interacts in a supportive manner to family members and visitors
• Assists in chart auditing and files paper and documents in chart binders
• Performs other duties as assigned

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

ANSA/NOMS certification

CPR and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)

Jobbeschreibung

SHIFTS AVAILABLE: FT EVENINGS, MIDNIGHTS EVERY OTHER WEEKEND, EVERY OTHER FRIDAY DAY SHIFT, and PRN!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Psychiatric Technician provides a safe and therapeutic environment for the client's learning, as well as facilitating improvement in functioning level in an Inpatient Care Center operated by a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). Enforces program rules and expectations.

BENEFITS (offered to FT staff):

• 401k w/ 20% company matching
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance up to $5250/year
• Loan assistance up to $200/month
• Competitive wages
• Generous PTO
• Employee discount at the local YMCA
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Medical, dental, and visition insurance
• Employee referral program
• Casual Fridays
• Company paid life insurance policy
• Company paid long term disability
• Optional insurances (short term disability)
• Employee recognition events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free yearly health screenings

JOB DUTIES:

• Conducts structured therapeutic group activities and discussions
• Monitors behavior modifications, i.e. timeouts, physical intervention, one-to-one, etc.
• Reports and confers with supervisor on decisions regarding family crisis, changes in behavior modification system and treatment plans
• Prepares paperwork and other documentation, i.e. points, graphs behavior, redline charts, etc.
• Assists in emergency special treatment procedures and provides safe care for the client in seclusion and/or mechanical restraints
• Provides coverage during group activities
• Attends team meetings
• Assesses the client's strengths and mental health needs accurately and objectively
• Communicates and documents critical incidents to supervisors regarding either employees or clients
• Implements, evaluates and document specific interventions that are utilized to provide client care
• Provides selected therapeutic communication to clients
• Assists clients with personal hygiene
• Maintains and assures client confidentiality
• Interacts in a supportive manner to family members and visitors
• Assists in chart auditing and files paper and documents in chart binders
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (BA, BS, BSW, BSC/BSP) preferred; candidates with an Associate's degree and relevant professional experience may also be considered.
• ANSA/NOMS certification.
• CPR and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) are required; organization will provide if not already attained.

Learn more about Porter-Starke Services, Inc. and other job opportunities by visiting our website:https://www.porterstarke.org