Psychiatric Technician - Geriatric Psychiatry

McLaren Health Care; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Psychiatric Technician specializing in Geriatric Psychiatry to provide therapeutic care under RN supervision. The technician will monitor patient health, assist with daily activities, and maintain compliance with health care regulations. This is a full-time role ideal for compassionate individuals dedicated to patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree or equivalent experience in human services.
• BLS certification required prior to start date.
• Experience with mental health patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patients’ vital signs and provides therapeutic care.
• Assists patients with daily living activities.
• Ensures a safe clean environment in compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Patient Care

Observation

Education

Associate's degree in human services field or science

BLS certification from AHA

Job description

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Position Summary: Working under the direction of an RN and in compliance with the treatment plan, provides therapeutic care and monitors patients’ conditions. Assists patients in their daily activities and ensures a safe, clean environment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Observes patients’ behavior, listen to their concerns, and records their condition, observations and services performed.
• Leads patients in therapeutic and recreational activities.
• Assists with admitting, transporting and discharging patients.
• Monitors patients’ vital signs.
• Helps patients with activities of daily living, including eating and bathing.
• Restrains patients who may become physically violent.
• Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.
  
  

Qualifications:

Required

• Associates degree in human services field or science, or;
• Student currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing Program who has completed mental health clinical rotation, or;
• High school diploma and completion of Behavioral Health training program through the US Armed Services or;
• High school diploma with three years providing direct patient care on an inpatient psychiatric unit or residential setting, or;
• High school diploma with three years of relevant experience in human services (social services, law enforcement, community mental health, hospital, or criminal justice) or working as security officer in a hospital setting
• BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent, before start date and valid at least 60 days beyond start date.
  
  

Preferred

• Previous experience working with persons with mental illness or substance abuse disorders
• Bachelor’s degree in human services field or science
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

We are committed to encouraging and sustaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s race, color, age, religion, sex/pregnancy (including pregnancy/childbirth or pregnancy/childbirth-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status prohibited by applicable laws. We also make good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 25003600
• Daily Work Times: 7p to 7:30am
• Hours Per Pay Period: 72
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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