Psychiatric Technician

About This Role

This position offers a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients while assisting with basic patient care needs. This role suits a dedicated individual committed to patient well-being and collaborative healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining a safe and hazard-free environment by observing and documenting patient behavior, conducting patient room searches, reporting unsafe conditions, and applying appropriate emotional and physical support
• Perform or assist with the admission of new patients by gathering routine information for nursing assessment, searching patients and personal effects for contraband, and documenting personal effects and other appropriate information
• Orient the patient and patient's family to the facility and its policies and procedures
• Escort patients to off-unit appointments and activities using therapeutic interventions to ensure the safety of the patient, hospital staff, and other University patients and visitors
• Assist with providing a therapeutic milieu for patients by encouraging participation in recreational activities and group therapies
• Assist with supportive therapy for select patients by leading activity and conversation groups
• Assist in the development of patient behavioral expectations
• May function as a preceptor to new Psychiatric Technicians
• Assist with the unit's training and quality assurance programs, as well as ordering, stocking, and maintaining clerical and patient supplies
• Provide an annual educational in-service to co-workers
• Function as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and may coordinate with leadership to maintain department forms
• Assist with initiating and contributing to patient treatment planning, teaching, and discharge planning
• Participate in patient care team conferences by sharing observations of patient's progress toward identified goals and assisting the primary Registered Nurse with the development, evaluation, and revision of patient care plans

Requirements

• Six months of behavioral health or direct patient care experience; may include CNA, MA, HCA, Teacher's aide, or assistant
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system, to be obtained within 30 days of hire

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits starting on day one
• 401(k) retirement plan
• A work environment that values dedication, learning, and work-life balance

Important Details

• Schedule: FRI/SAT/SUN 0700-1930

Application Process

• Upload your most recent updated resume