Psychiatric Technician, Per Diem, Retreat Residential

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Svc; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & life

403(b) retirement match

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition discount for employees

Job summary

Pine Rest seeks a Psychiatric Technician Level 1 to join a dedicated team in a structured behavioral health setting. You will support safety, assist with daily living activities, and participate in program development while documenting care and progress for individuals served.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, accurate reporting, and collaboration with staff. Onsite work with a robust benefits package and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Post-high school education in behavioral sciences or equivalent preferred.
• CNA certification or 1–2 years of college education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe environment for persons served and staff.
• Assist in day-to-day planning and implement programs.
• May assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• Participate in safety management and crisis intervention.
• Document progress notes and medications; report concerns.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

CNA certification

Post-high school in behavioral sciences

College coursework (1–2 years)

Job description

What Will You Do?

As a Psychiatric Technician Level 1 at Pine Rest, you’ll be part of tight-knit team that believes in the healing power of your expertise and compassion.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides a safe and secure environment for persons served and staff in both individual and group settings.
• Collaborates in day-to-day planning/development of person served programming and implementation of programs.
• May assist persons served with personal care. This can include bathing, shaving, washing hands, styling hair, using the bathroom, dressing, etc.
• Actively participate in safety management, crisis intervention and prevention.
• This also may include monitoring, assessment, de-escalation, implementation of restrictive measures, and emergency psychiatric and medical care.
• Survey, document, and report and all safety repair and maintenance needs.
• May perform household duties such as cleaning, cooking and laundry.
• Drives and escorts persons served to community outings and to appointments.
• Documents all progress notes, medication administration, and any other relevant information, reporting any immediate concerns according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Responsible to monitor for and report to the designated staff any potential risk to person’s served safety that could lead to an adverse outcome.
• May be responsible for both random and scheduled drug testing and conducting searches of persons served and their belongings.
• Completes reports and paperwork as needed.
• Assists in the teaching of persons served/family. This may include social skills, daily living skills, and behavioral and coping techniques.
• Responsible to role model the mission and values of the organization through appropriate social behavior and problem solving.
• Provides spiritual, emotional, social, mental, and physical support to persons served.
• May learn and help to accomplish treatment plans and goals of persons served.
• May perform basic office duties including but not limited to answering phones, filing, scanning and uploading, using Microsoft Word, etc.
• Assist in training new staff.
• May be responsible to support and promote a recovery focused environment and person-centered approach within the program.
• If working in Hospital and Residential services, responsible to role model the mission and values of the organization, presenting a professional image that is projected in appearance, attitudes and behaviors, time management and communication skills.
• Provides spiritual, emotional, social, mental and physical support to persons served.
• Responsible of obtaining the necessity of knowledge of medications required by their position.

What Does the Role Require?

Education/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.

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.

The equivalent base pay range for this position is $15.57 - $21.79. Your interview and offer letter will specify whether the role is hourly or salaried. Please note that this range does not include potential shift differentials, incentives, or bonuses, which may be part of the total compensation package. Final base pay will be determined based on location, experience, education, certifications, and FTE status.

Evidence-Based Hiring

At Pine Rest, we believe in nurturing our employees as holistic beings, understanding their unique strengths and potential to contribute to our team. Our commitment to evidence-based hiring practices ensures an equitable process and that we find the right fit for both our candidates and our organization.

Assessments

• Personality Traits: 120 questions, approximately 20 minutes
• Career Interests: 90 questions, approximately 15 minutes
• Thinking Skills: 39 questions, approximately 20 minutes

These assessments help us create a holistic profile of our candidates, allowing us to match their unique qualities with the right roles within our organization. The approach not only benefits us but also empowers candidates with self-knowledge that can be pivotal in their career journeys.

Benefit to You

• Personalized JOFI Job Fit Summary: Gain insights into how your strengths align with potential roles at Pine Rest.
• Exclusive Access to CareerNavigation.org: Use this resource to plan and navigate your career development now and in the future.

Our assessments are designed to be user-friendly and can be completed on a computer, tablet, or mobile phone at your convenience. If access to technology is an issue, we invite you to visit our Human Resources department to complete the assessments.

Committed to Your Success At Pine Rest, we are committed to creating a supportive and fulfilling work environment. Our evidence-based hiring practices reflect our dedication to finding and nurturing the best talent. Join us and discover how we can grow together!