Sr Psychiatric Technician

001 University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a Geriatric Psychiatry Nursing Worker to assist in the nursing care of mentally ill patients, implementing psychiatric treatment plans for groups and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. The role supports staff development and data reporting within a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications include an Associate’s degree in Human Services or progression toward a Bachelor’s in Nursing/Human Services.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Human Services or 2 years toward Bachelor’s in Nursing/Human Services preferred.
• Experience in psychiatric or geriatric care preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Delivers nursing care to mentally ill patients per interdisciplinary treatment plan.
• Implements and adjusts treatment plans for assigned patient groups.
• Participates in planning conferences and team discussions.
• Coordinates care across the continuum with multiple disciplines.
• Records data and reports as required by staff and supervisors.
• Assists in staff development and orientation of new technicians.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Documentation

Patient care

Education

Associate’s degree in Human Services

2 years toward Bachelor's in Nursing/Human Services

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500462 3-9200 Geriatric Psych Nursing Work Shift: UR - Rotating (United States of America) Range: UR URCA 204 H Compensation Range: $19.15 - $25.85 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

In accordance with department policy and objectives, assists in the nursing care of the mentally ill by implementing various types of psychiatric treatment plans for groups of patients, including group interventions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Delivers health care services to patients and their families according to the interdisciplinary treatment plan.
• Independently implements interdisciplinary treatment plan for an assigned group of patients, including group interventions.
• Revises and modifies plan in response to changes in patient and alterations in therapeutic approach.
• Participates in planning conferences.
• Integrates multidisciplinary approaches to complete patient assessments and coordinate health care services across the continuum.
• Demonstrates problem solving and critical thinking skills in developing health care interventions.
• Participates in various therapeutic activities, such as role playing, behavior modification, modeling, reality orientation, etc.
• Collaborates with patients, family members and the interdisciplinary treatment team to deliver quality services.
• Participates in ongoing staff development programs, workshops and seminars.
• Implements orientation and training for peer staff development, including the orientation and training of new Psychiatric Technicians.
• Participates in unit-based research and quality improvement, involving data collection and documentation of patient and family services.
• Records relevant data and reports data to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree in Human Services preferred or Two years completed towards Bachelors Degree in Nursing / Human Services preferred Or equivalent combination of education and experience

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Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world's leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries - always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you're looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals.

At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better - Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.