Psychiatric Technician - DES, $4,000

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Alaska; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Eleven paid holidays

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plans

Employee Wellness Center

Job summary

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska seeks a Psychiatric Technician to support the DES team within a 24-hour framework. You will help deliver safe, structured client care and participate in therapeutic activities, escorting clients as needed.

Requires high school diploma; 2 years in psychiatric settings; CPR/First Aid; Mandt training; Alaska driver's license; background check. Generous PTO and comprehensive benefits beyond.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years experience in residential treatment or psychiatric settings preferred.
• CPR/First Aid within 6 months of hire.
• Mandt Training within 1 year of hire.
• Alaska Driver’s License and be insurable under corporate insurance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver client care within a 24-hour DES framework to promote safety and well-being.
• Escort clients within Bethel and outside of Bethel when needed.
• Engage clients and families in therapeutic activities as part of the DES team.
• Write progress notes in the electronic health record reflecting client progress.
• Respond appropriately to aggressive or violent client behaviors.

Skills

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA Degree in Human Services preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

Job description

## Psychiatric Technician - DES, $4,000Apply: Bethel: Full time: Posted Today: JR100219We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us! The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon. We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.# Position SummaryWithin a 24-hour framework, responsible for the delivery of client care that promotes safety and well-being of all clients in the assigned department (s). To provide a healthy, safe structured environment; engage clients and families in a therapeutic alliance; provide therapeutic interventions as directed; function as an active member of the DES team. Assist with escorting clients within Bethel and outside of Bethel, when needed. Psych techs are expected to be an active participant in client social, educational and therapeutic activities. Must be able to take direction and have a commitment to learning. Psych techs be 18 years old.# Position Qualifications## Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or GED. AA Degree in a Human Services field preferred.## Minimum Experience2 years experience in residential treatment, psychiatric, or developmental disability program preferred.## License, Certification, Registration### CPR/First AidWithin 6 months of hire### Mandt TrainingWithin 1 year of hire### Valid Alaska Driver’s LicenseAnd be insurable under corporate insurance### Medication TrainingAt first available training### Background CheckMust pass a criminal background check.## Equipment/ToolsBasic computer knowledge, accuracy and dependability a must.## Specialized Knowledge and SkillsAbility to work residential treatment environments. Ability to write progress reports on clients in electronic health record, which accurately reflect client progress. Ability to read medication administration records. Ability to add and subtract. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of rapidly changing situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to understand and apply to variety of instruction furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to appropriately respond to aggressive and violent client behaviors.## Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNone.# Benefits Include* **Generous PTO** – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time* **Eleven paid holidays*** **Comprehensive healthcare coverage*** **Life and Disability Insurance*** **Flexible Spending Account*** **Retirement plans*** **Employee Wellness Center*** **Plus More!**Compensation Pay Range Minimum:23.15Employment Type:RegularTime Type:Full timeHours Per Week:40FLSA Exempt:NoYukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at [e-mail]