Psychiatric Technician - PRN Shift (83170)

PRN Shift

Pay Rate $19.00 per hour

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Idaho Department of Correction. Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry.

We are currently seeking a per-diem Psychiatric Technician to join our team at Idaho Maximum Security Institution located in Kuna, Idaho.

The Psychiatric Technician, as part of the mental health team, will lead daily activities with patients including and not limited to proper hygiene, social skills, and recreational activities within the Acute Mental Health Unit. They will have the opportunity monitor, model, and teach effective behaviors to improve the lives of patients as well as work within a multidisciplinary team. The Psychiatric Technician will document and inform appropriate staff of significant changes in patient's functioning. They will have the opportunity to assist facilitating group therapeutic sessions as well as the opportunity to facilitate psychoeducational groups.

• High school diploma or equivalency. Associates or Bachelor's Degree in the social sciences i.e. psychology, social work, or counseling or related field preferred
• Experience working in a correctional mental health setting preferred.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable

Questions? Contact Mary Coulter 317-912-1235 or mcoulter1@teamcenturion.com

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