Psychiatric Technician- Psychiatric Emergency Empath Unit

Mayo Clinic; Chatfield (MN); In loco; USD 28.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

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Medical: Multiple plan options

Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement

Vision: National network plan

Descrizione del lavoro

Mayo Clinic is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to join the Emergency Psychiatric Empath Unit at Generose 2W. You will participate in direct and indirect patient care for adults and children, promote a safe environment, and support multidisciplinary treatment plans.

Responsibilities include leading social activities, assisting with daily living needs, and ensuring timely, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, psychiatric setting. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Competenze

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Experience in a psychiatric hospital setting as a mental health or behavioral assistant - or completion of 12 college credits preferred.
• Experience with 24/7 residential programs or psychiatry/psychology-based programs preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations in stressful and ambiguous situations.
• Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and electronic clinic documentation.
• Demonstrates ability to multitask under stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate, collaborate and manage relationships with interdisciplinary members while maintaining patient/family centeredness and safety.
• Basic skills in cleaning, cooking, and meal preparation.

Mansioni

• Support residents in treatment programs and participate in direct and indirect patient care.
• Lead social activities, games and crafts that promote engagement in milieu and therapy concepts.
• Contribute to safety observation, milieu assessment and escalation of concerns as part of the care team.
• Assist with coordination of activities and daily living tasks as directed.

Conoscenze

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Formazione

High school diploma

BLS training

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Electronic clinic documentation

Descrizione del lavoro

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation andcomprehensive benefit plans– to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical:Multiple plan options.
• Dental:Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings:HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Location:Generose 2W (GE2W),Psychiatric Emergency Empath Unit

Join our dedicated team in the Emergency Psychiatric Empath Unit, where we provide compassionate, immediate care for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. Our multidisciplinary team focuses on empathetic support, assessment, and stabilization in a safe, non-judgmental environment. We prioritize patient-centered approaches, integrating evidence-based practices to promote recovery and resilience. Located in the Generose building. The adult treatment area will have 16 chairs and the child adolescent area will have 6 chairs.

The Psychiatric Technician isanintegralmemberofthepsychiatric residential, hospital-based psych emergency services team and participates in both direct and indirect patient care for adults and children. At the direction of a registered nursethePsychiatric Technician promotesinvolvementinthetreatment program. Psychiatric Technicians assist residents in various social, clinical, nutritional, and observational activities to ensure optimal patient outcomes and a safe patient milieu. The Psychiatric Technician role plays a crucial role in ongoing safety observation, assessment of the milieu and identification of escalation of concerning behaviors. The Psychiatric Technician plays a key role in leading social activities, games and crafts that promote patients to engage in milieu and practice therapy concepts they are learning within individualized care plans.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent. At least 21 years of age.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experienceinapsychiatrichospitalsettingasamentalhealthor behavioral assistant working with adults and or children -OR- completion of 12 college credits preferred.
• Experience with 24/7 residential programs or psychiatry & psychology-based programs preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diversepopulationsinstressfulandambiguous situations.
• Basiccomputerandkeyboarding competencewiththeabilitytouseMicrosoftofficesuiteandorcompetencywithelectronic clinic documentation.
• Demonstrates ability to multi-task under stressful situations.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate, collaborate and manage relationships with interdisciplinary members while maintaining patient/family centeredness and safety in a timely, efficient, andequitablemanner.
• Basic skills in cleaning, cooking, and meal preparation.

Other required training (first aid, food safe, comorbid disorders, trauma informed care) is offered after hire and must be completed within first 90 days of employment.

Internal applicants should attach their three most recent performance appraisals.

License or Certification:

Valid driver’s license, and acceptable driving record as defined by policy.

If a candidate does not currently have their Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross the Basic Life Support, certification will be included as part of the orientation program. Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$20.00 - $24.75 / hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

60-72

Schedule Details

Sunday-Saturday, Days/Nights, 12 hour shifts

Weekend Schedule

Variable

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives.Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the"EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates inE-Verifyand may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.