Emergency Psychiatric Technician

About This Role

This night-shift position supports psychiatric patients of all ages within an interdisciplinary team, ensuring a safe and secure environment. The technician provides basic and supportive care under the direction of clinical staff, focusing on direct patient monitoring and safety strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and supportive care to psychiatric patients of all age groups
• Ensure a safe and secure environment for patients
• Perform duties in accordance with established methods and procedures
• Directly monitor patients with identified risks
• Apply mitigating strategies to maintain patient safety
• Engage in general department functions to support Emergency Department operations

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association (required within 3 months of hire)
• Completion of endorsed patient/visitor de-escalation and restraint program certification (required within 3 months of hire)
• Knowledge to comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Ability to utilize multiple internal and external communication modalities
• Excellent interpersonal and observation skills
• Able to identify and report patient care observations, deviations from patient 's plan of care, and other pertinent information
• Able to remain calm and think and act effectively in high-stress situations

Nice to have:

• Bachelor 's Degree or college level work in psychology or human services field
• Prior Healthcare, Mental Health, Security, or Public Service experience

Benefits

• Evenings differential: $4.25
• Nights differential: $8.00
• Weekends differential: $4.75

Important Details

• Schedule: Full-time with rotating weekends and holidays, night shift, 19-07