Psychiatric Technician II - Ben Taub - MedSurg 5C - FT/Night

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health in Houston, Texas, seeks a Psychiatric Technician II to support care activities for patients experiencing mental or behavioral health issues. The role involves collaborating with nursing staff to ensure safety and effectiveness in care delivery. Candidates must have a high school diploma, SAMA certification, and two years of clinical experience in a behavioral health setting. Additional competencies in EKG or Phlebotomy must be completed within the first six months. Flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays, is expected.

Qualifications

• Two years of related clinical experience in a behavioral health setting is required.
• Accredited Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification is mandatory.
• Basic Life Support certification from an approved program is required.
• EKG and/or Phlebotomy competency validation must be completed within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support care activities for patients with mental or behavioral health problems.
• Work closely with charge nurse and staff nurses to meet patient care needs.
• Demonstrate personal and professional effectiveness.

Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Medical Terminology

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety‑net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low‑income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient‑centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Role Overview

The Psychiatric Technician II (Psych Tech II) supports care activities for patients with mental or behavioral health problems under the supervision of a registered nurse. The Psych Tech II works closely with the charge nurse and staff nurses to assure patient care and safety needs are met. The Psych Tech II is proficient in medical and behavioral health terminology technical, communication, organizational, and computer skills. The Psych Tech II demonstrates and role models personal and professional effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Additional training appropriate to the specialty area required.
• Licensure/Certification: Accredited Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification required, Psychiatric Technician I certification required and maintained as appropriate. Basic Life Support from a hospital‑based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program.
• Work Experience: Two (2) years related clinical experience required in behavioral health setting.
• Skills/Knowledge: EKG and/or Phlebotomy competency validation required, as applicable to specialty area within 6 months of hire.

Equipment Operated

• Area‑specific

Special Requirements

• Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact) 1
• Other Skills: Analytical, Medical Terms, PC

Work Schedule

• Weekends
• Holidays
• Flexible