Psychiatric Technician - Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit
Core
Provides direct care and maintains a safe therapeutic milieu for patients on the Behavioral Health Unit, implementing treatment plans and managing patient behavior.
Role type
Psychiatric Technician
Builds
Therapeutic environment and patient care plans
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Treatment plan implementation, therapeutic relationship building, behavior management, patient observation, documentation, CPR certification, crisis management
Preferred skills
Baccalaureate in Psychology, CNA license, healthcare field experience
Technologies
None stated
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 or destructive behavior, assist with seclusion and restraints, organize recreational and therapeutic activities, maintain unit cleanliness and safety.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC