Psychiatric Technician- Psychiatric Emergency Empath Unit

Location: Generose 2W (GE2W), Psychiatric Emergency Empath Unit 

Join our dedicated team in the Emergency Psychiatric Empath Unit, where we provide compassionate, immediate care for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. Our multidisciplinary team focuses on empathetic support, assessment, and stabilization in a safe, non-judgmental environment. We prioritize patient-centered approaches, integrating evidence-based practices to promote recovery and resilience. Located in the Generose building. The adult treatment area will have 16 chairs and the child adolescent area will have 6 chairs. 

The Psychiatric Technician is an integral member of the psychiatric 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 nurse the Psychiatric Technician promotes involvement in the treatment 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.

High school graduate or equivalent. At least 21 years of age. 

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in a psychiatric hospital setting as a mental health or 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.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations in stressful and ambiguous situations. 
• Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft office suite and or competency with 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 in a timely, efficient, and equitable manner.
• Basic skills in cleaning, cooking, and meal preparation.

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. 

Internal applicants should attach their three most recent performance appraisals.

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.