Psychiatric Technician (Psych Tech) - Nights

Texas Children's Hospital; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus is hiring a Psychiatric Technician for the night shift (11p-7a). You will ensure patient safety under RN supervision, performing direct observation and assisting the Behavioral Health Support Team in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications include HS/ GED, 1 year pediatric behavioral health experience, BLS certification, and preferred psychology/sociology degree. Respiratory fit testing may be required as part of safety standards.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year experience with Behavioral Health in inpatient or outpatient setting required.
• BLS Certification (American Heart Association) required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology or related degree preferred.
• Pediatric Behavioral Health experience preferred.
• Crisis Prevention certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct continual observation of patients requiring special precautions to ensure safety.
• Remain with the assigned patient at all times during their shift.
• Perform direct observation of the patient and monitor for at‑risk behavior.
• Monitor for sharps and contraband that can cause harm.
• Assist the nurse in creating a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Assist in implementing the individualized care plan.
• Promote healthy coping through verbal support and behavior plan execution.
• Support patient status communication within the care team.
• Maintain accountability for personal development.
• Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, communication and customer service.

Skills

BLS Certification

Pediatric Behavioral Health experience

Observation & safety awareness

Crisis prevention

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Sociology or related field preferred

Job description

Job Description

We are searching for a Psychiatric Technician for our West Campus— someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will ensure the safety of patients at risk of harm to self or others, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) and Behavioral Health Support Team. Care will be delivered incorporating Family Centered Care in a cost-effective manner and is developmental and age-appropriate for the patient population.

Nights 11p-7a (full time only)

Think you’ve got what it takes?

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED Required
• 1 Year experience with Behavioral Health in an inpatient or outpatient setting required
• BLS Certification (American Heart Associate Only) required
• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or other related degree preferred
• Pediatric Behavioral Health experience preferred
• Crisis Prevention certification preferred

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct continual observation of patients requiring special precautions to ensure a safe environment, risk of harm to self and others during their hospital stay
• Remain with the assigned patient at all times during their assigned shift
• Perform direct observation of the patient and monitors for at-risk behavior
• Monitor for sharps and other contraband that can cause harm to patient and others
• Assist the nurse in providing an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and employees
• Assist in implementation of individualized patient care plan
• Promote healthy coping through verbal support and implementation of behavior plan by the health care team
• Assist the patient care team through observation and communication about patients’ status
• Maintain accountability for development of self
• Demonstrate commitment to team, flexibility, professional interpersonal communication, and customer service skills

About Us

Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus is Houston’s first community hospital designed, built and equipped exclusively for children in one of the city’s most rapidly growing communities in the area from Sugar Land to Bryan-College Station, Texas. Located at I-10 and Barker Cypress, our 515,007-square-foot hospital houses the only 24/7 pediatric emergency room in the Greater West Houston area, four operating rooms, 16-bed pediatric intensive care unit, 46 acute care beds, advanced imaging services including MRI and CT scans, a neurophysiology sleep lab, a pathology lab and a full-scale pharmacy.

To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.