Residential Technician – Residential Addictions Unit - RT

Mayo Clinic; Kasson (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Pre-Tax Savings (HSA/FSAs)

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mayo Clinic is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to support addictions treatment within residential and outpatient settings. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to address alcohol and drug use, emotional health, and spiritual wellbeing, under nursing direction.

You will promote safety, engage patients in milieu activities, and assist in care plans while supporting a respectful, professional environment. Training and certification requirements apply within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Experience in a psychiatric hospital setting as a mental health or behavioral assistant with adults and/or children.
• 12 college credits preferred.
• Experience with 24/7 residential programs or psychiatry/psychology-based programs preferred.
• Basic skills in cleaning, cooking, and meal preparation.
• Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and/or electronic 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.
• Other required training (first aid, food safe, comorbid disorders, trauma-informed care) offered after hire and must be completed within first 90 days.
• License or Certification: Valid driver’s license, and acceptable driving record.
• Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Support Residential Addiction programs and may float to additional residential programs within the Psychiatry department.
• Support Outpatient Addictions Programs for adults age 18 or older.
• Assist residents and participate in direct and indirect patient care.
• Lead social activities, games and crafts that promote milieu engagement and therapy concepts.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking under pressure

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

12 college credits preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic health records

Job description

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

Addictions treatment programs at Mayo Clinic take an individualized holistic approach within a respectful, professional environment. Patients are treated by multidisciplinary care teams which ensures each patient receives comprehensive treatment that addresses his or her alcohol and/or other substance abuse, emotional health, and spiritual wellbeing. This position supports Residential Addiction programs and may float to additional residential programs within the Psychiatry department. Additionally, this position supports coverage to the Outpatient Addictions Programs for adults age 18 or older for treatment of alcohol and drug use problems-including illegal drugs, options, and other prescription medications.

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.Basic skills in cleaning, cooking, and meal preparation. 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.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.As a condition of employment, individuals working with addictions services must be free from problematic substance use for a minimum of the immediately preceding two years at time of hire.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

48-60

Schedule Details

Sunday-Saturday, Days/Nights, 12 hour shifts

Weekend Schedule

Every third weekend

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".

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