Psychiatric Technician: Part Time, 3rd Shift

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Svc; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement match

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Svc is seeking a Psychiatric Technician Level 1 to join our dedicated team. You will provide emotional and physical care to clients with mental illness and developmental delays, assisting with personal care tasks and ensuring a safe environment.

The ideal candidate will have education in behavioral sciences, a willingness to work flexible hours including weekends, and a commitment to fostering a recovery-focused environment.

Enjoy a range of benefits including medical insurance, tuition assistance, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months post-high school education in behavioral sciences is preferred.
• CNA certification or one to two years of college education preferred.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and secure environment for persons served and staff.
• Assist persons served with personal care tasks.
• Document all progress notes and medication administration.

Skills

Behavioral Sciences

Personal Care

Crisis Intervention

Documentation

Education

Post-high-school education in behavioral sciences

CNA certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Details

Cost Center: Scheduled Weekly Hours 24. Work Shift: Third Shift (United States of America). Shift & Status: Part Time, 3rd Shift 11:00pm-7:30am.

About Pine Rest

Pine Rest believes in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are the third‑largest non‑profit behavioral health system in the country, with a 220‑acre main campus and clinical sites across Michigan. Our tight‑knit community of healers witnesses the impact of our life‑changing work each day, closing gaps in access to care and innovating through leading‑edge research, programs, and treatment modalities. Services include a state‑of‑the‑art psychiatric urgent care center, a soon‑to‑be‑built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment, crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation. On‑the‑job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists, and chaplains equip the next generation of care providers.

What Will You Do?

As a Psychiatric Technician Level1 at Pine Rest, you’ll be part of a tight‑knit team that believes in the healing power of your expertise and compassion. Under general supervision and according to departmental policies, procedures, and individual care plans, you will provide physical and emotional care to clients with mental illness and/or developmental delays.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and secure environment for persons served and staff in both individual and group settings.
• Collaborate in day‑to‑day planning and development of programming and implementation of programs for persons served.
• Assist persons served with personal care, such as bathing, shaving, washing hands, styling hair, using the bathroom, and dressing.
• Actively participate in safety management, milieu management, crisis intervention and prevention, including monitoring, assessment, de‑escalation, implementation of restrictive measures, and emergency psychiatric and medical care.
• Survey, document, and report all safety repair and maintenance needs.
• Perform household duties such as cleaning, cooking, and laundry.
• Drive and escort persons served to community outings and appointments.
• Document all progress notes, medication administration, and any other relevant information, reporting any immediate concerns according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Monitor for and report potential risk to person’s safety that could lead to an adverse outcome.
• Conduct random and scheduled drug testing and searches of persons served and their belongings, as required.
• Complete reports and paperwork as needed.
• Assist in teaching persons served/family social skills, daily living skills, behavioral and coping techniques.
• Role‑model the mission and values of the organization through appropriate social behavior and problem solving.
• Provide spiritual, emotional, social, mental, and physical support to persons served.
• Help accomplish treatment plans and goals of persons served.
• Perform basic office duties, including answering phones, filing, scanning, uploading, and using Microsoft Word.
• Assist in training new staff.
• Support a recovery‑focused environment and person‑centered approach within the program.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months post‑high‑school education in behavioral sciences or equivalent is preferred.
• CNA certification or one to two years of college education preferred.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans.
• 403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest.
• Generous PTO for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Tuition assistance and loan forgiveness.
• Employee Assistance Program offering free and discounted services for therapy, legal, accounting, gym membership, etc.
• Partnership with Davenport University providing generous tuition discounts for employees and family members.

Notice

Pine Rest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All new employees are subject to a criminal background check and education verification which may include sending a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts. Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is also part of our background process.

Work Schedule

This position is onsite and may require both weekend and holiday hours.