Senior Psychiatric Technician

Utah; South Salt Lake, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits starting on day 1

401(k) retirement plan

Work-life balance focus

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to provide a safe, therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients and assist with basic patient care needs. The role supports admissions, patient orientation, and coordinated care within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include leading therapeutic activities, contributing to treatment planning, and assisting in training and quality assurance programs. Multilingual candidates welcome.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years of behavioral health or direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and hazard-free environment by observing patient behavior and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Assist with admission of new patients and document information for nursing assessment.
• Orient patients and families to facility policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Group dynamics

Team collaboration

Patient safety awareness

Education

Associate degree or 2 years behavioral health/patient care experience

Job description

University of Utah Health is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to provide a safe, therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients and assist with basic patient care needs. The role supports admissions, patient orientation, and coordinated care within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include leading therapeutic activities, contributing to treatment planning, and assisting in training and quality assurance programs. Multilingual candidates welcome.