Psychiatric Technician - Behavioral Health Sciences - Per Diem

Guthrie; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Technician to join their Behavioral Health team. This role involves providing direct patient care, supporting therapeutic activities, and ensuring patient safety under the supervision of registered nurses. Ideal candidates will have experience in psychiatric care, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient wellbeing. The position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality healthcare to diverse populations. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this role is a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Prefer two years of experience as a Psychiatric Technician or Care Partner.
• Certification in CPI and RQI within six months of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group and therapeutic activities as assigned.
• Assist in patient care under the direction of the RN.
• Administer cleansing enemas and perform patient observations.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Crisis Intervention

Education

Associate's Degree

Certification in CPI and RQI

Job description

Psychiatric Technician - Behavioral Health Sciences - Per Diem

Position Summary: The Psychiatric Technician in Behavioral Health provides direct patient care and support functions under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Mental Health Worker. This position works as a member of the multidisciplinary Behavioral Health team. Participation in group and therapeutic activities is required. The Psychiatric Technician supports the philosophy of Robert Packer Hospital, The Nursing Division, and The Behavioral Health Unit. This position represents the hospital in a professional, courteous manner to patients/families and the healthcare team while being sensitive to how others perceive both verbal and non-verbal communication.

Education, License & Cert: Certification in CPI and RQI within six months of hire. Associate’s preferred.

Experience: Prefer two years of Psychiatric Technician or Care Partner experience.

Essential Functions:

1. Facilitate group and therapeutic activities as assigned.
2. Admit and discharge patients according to Behavioral Health protocol.
3. Assist in the application of restraints according to policy.
4. Participate in the delivery of patient care for patients of all age groups under the direction of the RN, including, but not limited to, toileting, feeding, washing hair, range of motion exercises, mobilizing patients, transfers, and ambulation.
5. Transport patients, serve and retrieve trays, distribute water pitchers, and order and distribute nourishment.
6. Perform and record temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressures, and weights for patients of all age groups.
7. Inventory and assure disposition of patient’s belongings when admitted, discharged, or transferred.
8. Obtain urine, stool, and sputum specimens for adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
9. Administer cleansing, oil retention, and fleets enemas for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
10. Under the direction of RN, provide patient observation as designated constant, q 5 minutes, q 10 minutes, q 15 minutes, q 30 minutes. Assume assignment for ICA rotation as appropriate.

Other Duties:

1. Assist with the orientation process of new division personnel.
2. Attend and participate in unit council meetings.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of and act according to established safety protocols.
4. Consistently utilize universal precaution techniques for all patient interactions.
5. Other duties as assigned.

About Us: Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community. The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care