Psychiatric Technician - Adult Rehab
Core
Assist with ensuring the safety of adults and children with mental illness on acute psychiatric hospital units by delivering patient care, providing activities of daily living assistance, and leading therapeutic groups.
Role type
Psychiatric Technician (Adult Rehab)
Builds
Safe therapeutic milieu and patient care plans
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health
Required skills
Patient care, activities of daily living assistance, de-escalation, crisis management, code secure activities, EKGs, blood glucose testing, I&O, enemas, documentation, admission/discharge processing, team collaboration
Preferred skills
Ability to manage patients with aggressive or combative behavior, minimal supervision, cultural and disability needs support
Technologies
EMR, EKG machines, glucometers
Responsibilities
Observe patients and report unusual circumstances, organize and prioritize nursing care, complete admission/discharge documentation, answer call lights and meet basic patient needs, conduct patient safety rounds, perform delegated treatments, lead daily goals/wrap up groups, participate in quality management and cost containment, maintain safe environment, perform clerical duties
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC