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 (Behavioral Health)
Builds
Patient care plans and safe unit environment
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crisis management, therapeutic communication, behavior management, treatment plan implementation, patient observation, documentation, 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, document patient interactions and behavior, observe patients in daily activities, manage aggressive behavior and assist with seclusion/restraints, organize recreational and therapeutic activities, maintain unit cleanliness and safety
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC
