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An established healthcare system is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Technician to join their compassionate team. This part-time role focuses on providing exceptional care to mentally and emotionally ill patients, ensuring a therapeutic environment. Responsibilities include conducting therapeutic sessions, assisting with care plans, and documenting patient progress. The organization values personal and professional growth, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits from day one. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.
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GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:
Performs various patient care activities as needed to care for the needs of the mentally and emotionally ill patient, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Maintains a therapeutic milieu. Plans and conducts individual, group and family therapeutic sessions. Assists in basic nursing techniques. Helps develop care plans. Documents patients' progress in hospital charts. Effectively assists staff with agitated patients.
Position Details: This is a Part-Time 16 hr/wk position. Weekend/holiday availability is required.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Must possess thorough knowledge and demonstrated expertise in a behavioral health setting, normally acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree in psychology or social work with two (2) or more years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. .
Experience in a psychiatric facility or related setting preferred.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.
Other certifications may be required as identified in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.
Medical-surgical patient care or medical office experience preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric as applicable)
Demonstrates ability to maintain a safe environment and therapeutic milieu as evidenced by ability to utilize good judgment, implement critical thinking skills, and quickly problem solve situations to maintain positive and healing atmosphere.
Revenue Management: ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.
Displays an ability to communicate and/or take direction from licensed staff.
Demonstrates motivation to initiate tasks within the defined parameters of the psych tech role.
Assists/participates in crisis situations that can require "hands-on" for safety of the patient and/or others which can ultimately lead to seclusion and/or having to be on the floor to restrain a patient.
Educates patients on suitable coping skills related to treatment plan content as evidenced by one to one interactions and in the group setting.
Participates in the treatment planning process by reviewing treatment plan's with patients in a timely manner and documenting progress and education towards treatment goals.
Demonstrates, models, and provides supportive listening for patients in crisis.
Completes clinical documentation with accuracy and thoroughness.
Serves as a liaison between patients, families and professional staff.
Receives data and ensures that appropriate processing occurs.
Assists with unit clerical support as needed.
Basic computer skills with an emphasis on MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
Use of basic office equipment (calculator, PC, copier, fax).
Highlights and Benefits:
When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.
Visit https://www.saintalphonsus.org/careers/ to learn more!
Ministry/Facility Information:
Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.