Psychiatric Technician, 18 Hours Weekly, 3rd Shift, CenterPointe (Kalamazoo)

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Svc; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

403(b) retirement match

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance and loan forgiveness

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Svc is seeking a Psychiatric Technician Level 1 to provide physical and emotional care for clients facing mental illness. This full-time position emphasizes teamwork in ensuring a safe environment and adherence to treatment plans.

Responsibilities include personal care tasks, crisis intervention, and documentation of client progress. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and have a minimum of six months post-high-school education in behavioral sciences.

Benefits include medical insurance, retirement match, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under general supervision.
• Physical ability to perform personal care tasks.
• Must adhere to departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical and emotional care to clients.
• Ensure a safe environment for persons served and staff.
• Participate in safety management and crisis intervention.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Minimum of six months post-high-school education in behavioral sciences

CNA certification or one to two years of college education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Who We Are

We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We’re a tight‑knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life‑changing work each day, closing the gaps in access to care through leading‑edge research, testing, programs and treatment modalities. Our services include a state‑of‑the‑art psychiatric urgent‑care center, an upcoming pediatric behavioral health center, and a full spectrum of outpatient, inpatient, residential, crisis response and specialty services.

Job Summary

As a Psychiatric Technician Level1 at Pine Rest, you’ll be part of a tight‑knit team that believes in the healing power of expertise and compassion. Under general supervision and in accordance with departmental policies and the individualized plan of care, you will provide physical and emotional care to clients with mental illness and/or developmental delays.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and secure environment for persons served and staff in both individual and group settings.
• Collaborate in the day‑to‑day planning, development, and implementation of programming for persons served.
• Assist persons served with personal care (bathing, shaving, washing hands, styling hair, using the bathroom, dressing, etc.).
• Actively participate in safety management, crisis intervention and prevention, including monitoring, assessment, de‑escalation, implementation of restrictive measures and emergency psychiatric and medical care.
• Survey, document, and report all safety repair and maintenance needs.
• Perform household duties such as cleaning, cooking, and laundry.
• Drive and escort persons served to community outings and appointments.
• Document all progress notes, medication administration, and other relevant information; report immediate concerns per departmental policies.
• Monitor and report potential risks to persons served’s safety that could lead to adverse outcomes.
• Conduct random and scheduled drug testing and searches of persons served and their belongings.
• Complete reports and paperwork as needed.
• Assist in teaching persons served/family social skills, daily living skills, and behavioral and coping techniques.
• Role‑model the mission and values of the organization through appropriate social behavior and problem‑solving.
• Provide spiritual, emotional, social, mental, and physical support to persons served.
• Help accomplish treatment plans and goals of persons served.
• Perform basic office duties, including answering phones, filing, scanning, uploading, and using Microsoft Word.
• Assist in training new staff.
• Support and promote a recovery‑focused, person‑centered environment within the program.
• When working in hospital or residential services, present a professional image through appearance, attitude, behavior, time management, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months post‑high‑school education in behavioral sciences or equivalent (preferred).
• CNA certification or one to two years of college education (preferred).
• Ability to work under general supervision and adhere to departmental policies and procedures.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and teamwork skills.
• Physical ability to perform personal care tasks and household duties.

Work Schedule & Benefits

Position is onsite, with scheduled weekly hours of 18. The role may require weekend and holiday hours. Work shift: Third Shift.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans; 403(b) retirement match; generous paid time off for full‑time and part‑time employees; tuition assistance and loan forgiveness; employee assistance program; and a partnership with Davenport University offering discounts on tuition for employees and families.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pine Rest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. All new employees are subject to a criminal background check and education verification—including the submission of a high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts—as part of the hiring process. A successful drug screen is also required before employment.