Psychiatric Technician: Per Diem (Resource)

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans

403(b) retirement match contribution

Generous PTO for full- and part-time employees

Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Discount on tuition for employees and family members

Job summary

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services is seeking a Psychiatric Technician Level 1 to provide physical and emotional care to clients with mental illness. In this role, you'll collaborate in programming and assist with personal care tasks. The position requires a minimum of six months post-high-school education in behavioral sciences and offers comprehensive benefits.

The role may require weekend and holiday hours, supporting a recovery-focused and person-centered approach within the program.

Qualifications

• Preferred completion of a minimum of six months post-high-school education in behavioral sciences.
• CNA certification or one to two years of college education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical and emotional care to clients with mental illness and/or developmental delays.
• Collaborate in planning and development of person-served programming.
• Assist persons served with personal care activities.

Skills

Compassion

Collaboration

Crisis intervention

Time management

Documentation

Education

CNA certification or 1-2 years of college education

Six months post-high-school education in behavioral sciences

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

What Will You Do?

As a Psychiatric Technician Level 1 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 and procedures and within the individual plan of care, you perform the role of physical and emotional care given 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 person‑served programming and implement programs.
• Assist persons served with personal care such as bathing, shaving, washing hands, styling hair, using the bathroom, dressing, etc.
• Actively participate in safety 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 repairs 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 and report to designated staff any potential risk to persons served’s safety that could lead to an adverse outcome.
• Perform random and scheduled drug testing and conduct searches of persons served and their belongings.
• Complete reports and paperwork as needed.
• Assist in teaching persons served/family social skills, daily living skills, and 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.
• Learn and help accomplish treatment plans and goals of persons served.
• Perform basic office duties including answering phones, filing, scanning and uploading, using Microsoft Word, etc.
• Assist in training new staff.
• Support and promote a recovery‑focused environment and person‑centered approach within the program.
• When working in hospital and residential services, present a professional image, manage time and communication skills, and uphold the mission and values of the organization.
• Obtain necessary knowledge of medications required by the position.

What Does the Role Require?

Education and Experience

• Completion of a 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 is preferred.

Work Schedule

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

Benefits

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