PSYCHIATRY TECHNICIAN

Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,652 - 50,777; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Assortment of insurance products

Discount programs

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bronx, NY is seeking a Psychiatry Technician to provide vital direct patient care in their Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit. The role requires a high school diploma or G.E.D., with two years of relevant experience in a psychiatric care setting. Responsibilities include engaging patients therapeutically, ensuring safety, and performing essential clinical tasks like phlebotomy and EKGs. A commitment to a trauma-informed care model is crucial. Full-time position with scheduled hours from 7 AM to 3:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time experience in nursing or psychiatric/behavioral health care in an intensive care setting.
• Certification to perform vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, and blood glucose monitoring.
• Training in the application and use of restraints and seclusion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care and clinical support under nursing supervision.
• Maintain a safe and structured environment for patients.
• Assist children and adolescents with daily needs during hospitalization.

Skills

Patient care

Phlebotomy

EKGs

Basic Life Support

Engagement in therapeutic activities

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Completion of a State Certified PCT/PCA program

Job description

PSYCHIATRY TECHNICIAN page is loaded## PSYCHIATRY TECHNICIANlocations: 1300 Waters Placetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: 225227**City/State:**Bronx, New York**Grant Funded:**No**Department:**Psych - Acute Clinical OPS**Bargaining Unit:**1199**Work Shift:**Day**Work Days:**ALTERNATE WEEKENDS**Scheduled Hours:**7 AM-3:30 PM**Scheduled Daily Hours:**7.5 HOURS**Hourly Rate:**$31.37For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click .This vacancy will be posted on internal Career Website for 5 business days.Montefiore Medical Center is proud to announce the upcoming launch of a new acute inpatient psychiatric facility dedicated to providing high-quality, short-term psychiatric care for children and adolescents. This specialized unit will enhance access to timely, developmentally appropriate mental health services, offering a safe, structured, and compassionate environment to support patients in crisis and help stabilize their condition.As part of our efforts to build a strong, multidisciplinary team, we are currently seeking a Psychiatry Technician. The Psychiatry Technician plays a vital role in the Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit, delivering direct patient care and clinical support under the guidance of registered nurses. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe and structured environment, engaging patients in therapeutic activities, and assisting children and adolescents with their daily needs throughout hospitalization. Additionally, the Psychiatric Technician performs essential clinical tasks, including phlebotomy, EKGs, and point-of-care testing, in alignment with a trauma-informed and developmentally sensitive model of care.**Education, Training and Experience*** A high school diploma or G.E.D. is required, along with two years of full-time experience in nursing or psychiatric/behavioral health care within a high-volume, intensive care setting. Alternatively, a satisfactory combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. However, all candidates must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D.* Graduate of a State Certified PCT/PCA program* Completion of and certified to perform vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs and blood glucose monitoring* Successful completion of an appropriate training program in the application and use of restraints and seclusion must be completed* Basic Life SupportMontefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.locations: 1300 Waters Placetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agolocations: 1300 Waters Placetime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterday### EMPLOYEE BENEFITSAn assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits.Check out our comprehensive available to you when you join our outstanding team!