Psychiatric Technician - FT $2000 Bonus (81460)

Centurion Health; Kuna (ID); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability and

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Technician to join Idaho Maximum Security Institution located in Kuna, Idaho. The position supports the mental health team by leading activities, monitoring patient behavior, and facilitating groups on the Acute Mental Health Unit.

The role requires a High School Diploma/GED with preferred experience in correctional mental health and the ability to pass a background check; work is in the 11:30am–10:00pm Wed–Sat shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; higher education in social sciences preferred.
• Experience in a correctional mental health setting preferred.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily activities with patients in the Acute Mental Health Unit.
• Monitor, model, and teach effective behaviors to improve patients' lives.
• Document significant changes in patient functioning and inform appropriate staff.
• Assist facilitating group therapeutic sessions as well as psychoeducational groups.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates/Bachelor's in social sciences (psychology, social work, or counseling) preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: ID, Kuna - Idaho Max Security Institution - Kuna, ID 83634

Position Type: Full-Time

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Travel Percentage: None

Job Category: Behavioral Health Professional & Support

Pay Rate Range $19- $23/hour, depending on experience

4, 10-Hour Evening Shift : Wednesday - Saturday 11:30am-10:00pm

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Idaho Department of Correction.

We are currently seeking a full-time Psychiatric Technician to join our team at Idaho Maximum Security Institution located in Kuna, Idaho.

The Psychiatric Technician, as part of the mental health team, will lead daily activities with patients including and not limited to proper hygiene, social skills, and recreational activities within the Acute Mental Health Unit. They will have the opportunity monitor, model, and teach effective behaviors to improve the lives of patients as well as work within a multidisciplinary team. The Psychiatric Technician will document and inform appropriate staff of significant changes in patient’s functioning. They will have the opportunity to assist facilitating group therapeutic sessions as well as the opportunity to facilitate psychoeducational groups.

Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continuing Education benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Much more...

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency. Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in the social sciences i.e. psychology, social work, or counseling or related field preferred
• Experience working in a correctional mental health setting preferred.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable

Questions? Contact Mary Coulter 317-912-1235 or [e-mail]