Psychiatric Technician - Evening Shift & Benefits

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Davenport University tuition discounts

Job summary

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services is seeking a dedicated professional to provide physical and emotional care to patients with mental illness or developmental delays on the second shift. The role involves maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, crisis intervention, and support for daily living activities.

You will document progress and participate in treatment planning. The position requires a minimum of 6 months post-secondary education in behavioral sciences or CNA certification/

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months post-secondary education in behavioral sciences or equivalent (preferred).
• CNA certification or 1-2 years of college coursework (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide physical and emotional care to patients with mental illness or developmental delays.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and participate in crisis interventions, safety monitoring, and de-escalation.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, etc.).
• Document and report patient behaviors, progress, medications, and safety concerns.
• Support individual treatment plans and a recovery-focused, person-centered approach.
• Facilitate group activities, skill-building, and patient education.
• Perform unit and household duties (cleaning, laundry, meal prep).
• Escort and transport patients to appointments and community outings.
• Conduct safety checks, searches, and drug testing as needed.
• Role model Pine Rest's mission, values, and professionalism, assist in training, and perform basic administrative tasks

Education

Behavioral sciences education

CNA certification or college coursework

Job description

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services is seeking a dedicated professional to provide physical and emotional care to patients with mental illness or developmental delays on the second shift. The role involves maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, crisis intervention, and support for daily living activities.

You will document progress and participate in treatment planning. The position requires a minimum of 6 months post-secondary education in behavioral sciences or CNA certification/