Psych Tech - Labor Pool - Nights - Adolescent
Core
Provide personal care and safety monitoring for adolescents and adults in a psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment facility.
Role type
Psychiatric Technician (Labor Pool)
Builds
Patient care services for adolescents and adults in a psychiatric unit
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient assessment, vital sign checks, mini-mental status exams, therapeutic activity leadership, safety observation, activities of daily living assistance
Preferred skills
behavioral health experience, knowledge of growth and development principles
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Assess and treat patients seeking psychiatric treatment; communicate patient needs to physicians; complete intake screening reports and vital sign checks; lead therapeutic and recreational activities; monitor physical and emotional wellbeing; observe patients for safety; assist with activities of daily living.