Psychiatric Technician (Evenings)

Texas Children's; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to support patient safety in a fast-paced Behavioral Health unit. Under RN supervision, you will monitor patients at risk of harm, stay with the assigned patient, and assist in implementing individualized care plans.

Evening shifts 3p-11p; full and part-time options available. Prior behavioral health experience and BLS certification required; pediatric behavioral health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year behavioral health experience in inpatient or outpatient setting.
• BLS certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology/sociology or related field preferred.
• Crisis prevention certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct continual observation of patients requiring special precautions to ensure a safe environment.
• Remain with the assigned patient at all times during their shift.
• Perform direct observation of the patient and monitor for at-risk behavior.
• Monitor for sharps and other contraband that can cause harm.
• Assist the nurse in providing an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Assist in implementing individualized patient care plans.
• Promote healthy coping through verbal support and behavior plan execution.
• Assist the team through observation and communication about patients' status.
• Maintain accountability for personal professional development.
• Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, and professional interpersonal skills.

Skills

Observation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology/Sociology (preferred)

Job description

We are searching for a Psychiatric Technician- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will ensure the safety of patients at risk of harm to self or others, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) and Behavioral Health Support Team. Care will be delivered incorporating Family Centered Care in a cost-effective manner and is developmental and age-appropriate for the patient population.

We have the following shifts available:

Evenings 3p-11p (full and part time available)

Think you've got what it takes?

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED Required
• 1 Year experience with Behavioral Health in an inpatient or outpatient setting required
• BLS Certification (American Heart Associate Only) required
• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or other related degree preferred
• Pediatric Behavioral Health experience preferred
• Crisis Prevention certification preferred

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct continual observation of patients requiring special precautions to ensure a safe environment, risk of harm to self and others during their hospital stay
• Remain with the assigned patient at all times during their assigned shift
• Perform direct observation of the patient and monitors for at-risk behavior
• Monitor for sharps and other contraband that can cause harm to patient and others
• Assist the nurse in providing an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and employees
• Assist in implementation of individualized patient care plan
• Promote healthy coping through verbal support and implementation of behavior plan by the health care team
• Assist the patient care team through observation and communication about patients' status
• Maintain accountability for development of self
• Demonstrate commitment to team, flexibility, professional interpersonal communication, and customer service skills