Psychiatric Technician - Full Time Evening Shift (80478)

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 Psychiatric Technician to join the mental health team at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution in Kuna, Idaho. The position involves leading patient activities, documenting care, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes.

This full-time role requires effective communication and behavioral modeling skills, as well as a high school diploma or GED. Experience in a correctional setting is preferred. Generous benefits package includes health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a correctional mental health setting.
• Ability to pass a background investigation for agency security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily patient activities in the Acute Mental Health Unit.
• Monitor and teach effective behaviors to improve patients' functioning.
• Document and report significant changes in patient behavior.
• Facilitate group therapeutic and psychoeducational sessions.

Skills

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Behavior modeling

Activity facilitation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or bachelor's degree in social sciences

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Kuna, Idaho (Max Security Institution, ID83634).

Position Type: Full‑Time.

Education Level: High School Diploma or GED.

Pay Rate: $19 – $23 per hour, depending on experience.

Work Schedule: 10‑hour evening shift, Wednesday – Saturday, 11:30am – 10:00pm.

Job Description

The Psychiatric Technician will be part of the mental health team at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution. The role involves leading daily activities with patients, including proper hygiene, social skill development, and recreational activities in the Acute Mental Health Unit. The Technician will monitor, model, and teach effective behaviors to improve patients’ lives, work within a multidisciplinary team, document significant changes in patient functioning, and assist in facilitating group therapeutic and psychoeducational sessions.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily patient activities (hygiene, social skills, recreation) in the Acute Mental Health Unit.
• Monitor and model effective behaviors; teach patients strategies to improve their functioning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to plan and deliver care.
• Document significant changes in patient functioning and inform appropriate staff.
• Assist in facilitating group therapeutic sessions.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups when required.

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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in social sciences (e.g., psychology, social work, 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.

Contact Mary Coulter: 317‑912‑1235 or [e-mail].