Travel Behavioral Health Tech - $1,901 per week in Bronx, NY

Job Title: Psychiatric Technician Profession: Patient Care Tech Specialty: Psych Tech Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 8H Days Hours per Shift: 37.5 hours per week Experience: Minimum of 2 years in nursing or psychiatric/behavioral healthcare License: Current BLS certification Certifications: CPI or equivalent Must-Have: High School Diploma or GED Minimum of 2 years of experience in a high-volume, intensive care environment Graduate of a State-certified Patient Care Technician (PCT) program Competency in performing vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG, and blood glucose monitoring Ability to engage with children and adolescents in a trauma-informed manner Description: The Psychiatric Technician is an integral member of the Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit. This role provides direct patient care and clinical support under the supervision of registered nurses. It ensures safety on the unit and engages patients in therapeutic activities. The Psychiatric Technician supports children and adolescents with daily needs during their hospitalization. Clinical tasks include phlebotomy, EKGs, and point-of-care testing. Care is provided as part of a trauma-informed and developmentally sensitive model. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with two years of full-time experience in nursing or psychiatric/behavioral healthcare. Alternatively, a satisfactory combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. All candidates must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Completion of a recognized crisis intervention training is required. Successful completion of an appropriate training program in the application and use of restraints and seclusion is essential.