Psychiatric Technician - Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit
Core
Provides direct care and maintains a safe therapeutic milieu for adult patients on a behavioral health unit.
Role type
Psychiatric Technician (Adult Behavioral Health)
Builds
Therapeutic environment and patient care plans
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health
Deliverable
Physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crisis intervention, therapeutic limit setting, patient observation, treatment plan implementation, documentation, conflict de-escalation, seclusion/restraint procedures
Preferred skills
Baccalaureate in Psychology, CNA license, healthcare field experience
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Collaborate with nurses to develop treatment plans, implement care plans and set therapeutic limits, observe patients in activities of daily living, document patient interactions and behavior, manage aggressive behavior and assist with seclusion/restraints, organize recreational and therapeutic activities, maintain unit cleanliness and safety.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
