Psychiatric Technician: Empathetic Care & Group Therapy

Atrium Health Enterprise; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Enterprise in Davidson, NC is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to observe, support, and assist patients, providing therapeutic interaction and facilitating group activities. The role requires CPI training and strong communication with patients, families, and care teams.

You will participate in unit-based processes and on-call duties may be required per administration policy. High school diploma or GED is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• CPI certification required within 90 days of hire date.
• BLS certification required per policy guidelines.
• Relevant patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observes, reports, and documents signs and symptoms or changes in patient behavior to charge nurse.
• Interacts with patients therapeutically.
• Assists and participates in social and recreational activities and patient teaching groups.
• Makes rounds on assigned patients and responds to patient needs with empathy.
• Participates in unit-based process improvement activities and committees.
• On-call duties as requested by administration.
• Complete all mandatory training per facility policy.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Atrium Health Enterprise in Davidson, NC is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to observe, support, and assist patients, providing therapeutic interaction and facilitating group activities. The role requires CPI training and strong communication with patients, families, and care teams.

You will participate in unit-based processes and on-call duties may be required per administration policy. High school diploma or GED is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.