Psychiatric Technician

Position Summary:

Working under the direction of an RN and in compliance with the treatment plan, provides therapeutic care and monitors patients' conditions. Assists patients in their daily activities and ensures a safe, clean environment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Observes patients' behavior, listen to their concerns, and records their condition, observations and services performed.

• Leads patients in therapeutic and recreational activities.

• Assists with admitting, transporting and discharging patients.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Associates degree in human services field or science, or;

• Student currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing Program who has completed mental health clinical rotation, or;

• High school diploma with three years providing direct patient care on an inpatient psychiatric unit or residential setting, or;

• High school diploma with three years of relevant experience in human services (social services, law enforcement, community mental health, hospital, or criminal justice) or working as security officer in a hospital setting

Preferred:

• Previous experience working with persons with mental illness or substance abuse disorders

• Bachelor's degree in human services field or science

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem

• Requisition ID: 24002753

• Daily Work Times: Variable

• Hours Per Pay Period: 0

• On Call: No

• Weekends: No

Equal Opportunity Employer

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.