Psychiatric Technician (Evenings)

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time Psych Tech for our Evening Shift, aimed at ensuring patient safety in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for continual patient observation and assisting the nursing team in providing a safe, developmental atmosphere.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Behavioral Health and be BLS certified. Strong communication and team skills are essential. This role is an opportunity to make a direct impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience with Behavioral Health in a clinical setting required.
• BLS Certification from American Heart Association is mandatory.
• Pediatric Behavioral Health experience and Crisis Prevention certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct continual observation of patients.
• Monitor for at-risk behavior and assist the nursing team.
• Implement individualized patient care plan.

Skills

Behavioral Health experience

Direct observation skills

Crisis Prevention certification

Education

HS Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or Sociology

Job description

We are searching for a full time Psych Tech for our Evening Shift – 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.

Shift: Evenings 3 p‑11 p (Full Time).

Think you’ve got what it takes?

All successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

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

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 monitor 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

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children’s without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State /Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.