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Job DescriptionPosition Overview:
The Psychiatric Technicians performs client care duties for clients in acute psychiatric distress. To work as part of a team and provide therapeutic, supportive nurturing and structured programming with youth in an OMH licensed program between the ages of 5 and 17 years old. The psychiatric technician shall use learned skills, professional knowledge and interpersonal skills to bring about positive changes. Employee will be an integral member of an inter-disciplinary team. The psychiatric technician is expected to attend Team Meetings, annual trainings, participate in supervision and carry themselves as role models and highly professional.
Position Qualifications:
Minimum academic record of a high school diploma or equivalent; some college education preferred. Has demonstrated the capacity to care for children in a nurturing and therapeutic manner.
Schedule: Friday through Tuesday from 11pm to 7am, off Wednesday and Thursday
The Children’s Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

Psychiatric Technician

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Matrix Providers is potentially hiring a Psychiatric Technician to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families in Quantico, VA.
<ul>
<li>Employment Status: Full Time</li>
<li>Compensation: This is a hourly position, paid bi-weekly.</li>
<li>Schedule: 8.5-9hr shifts,Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00am and 6:30pm.</li>
<li>Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
<ul>
<li>Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)</li>
<li>Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)</li>
<li>401(k) Plan</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Requirements: The Psychiatric Technician must have and meet the following:
<ul>
<li>Degree: Certificate; Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program; or completion of an equivalent education and experience that meets the requirement of the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians or completion of education and experience as a behavioral science specialist/technician in the United States military and proof of having completed an Armed Forces course involving psychiatric technician training or civilian course from an accredited school in the care of behavioral health patients</li>
<li>Experience: One year (1) of experience as a Psychiatric Technician after graduation.</li>
</ul>
Job Summary:
<ul>
<li>Conduct or assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients. Perform basic assessment procedures, including standardized psychological testing, clinical interviewing, mental status examinations, substance abuse evaluations, and psychological and nursing assessments.</li>
<li>Identify mental health and nursing diagnoses, and provide patient education.</li>
<li>Observe, monitor, record, and report the patient's progress.</li>
<li>Conduct or assist in conducting group and individual counseling, therapeutic community, and other related milieu activities.</li>
<li>Institute precautionary measures to prevent patient injury or suicide.</li>
<li>Assist patients with nutritional, hygiene, and comfort measures.</li>
<li>Obtain and record vital signs.</li>
<li>Coordinate with other agencies regarding specified care, treatment, prevention, rehabilitation, and administrative functions. Contact military and community agencies to obtain collateral information. Explain and interpret mental health services to patients or others.</li>
<li>Assist in, or arrange patient referrals to public, private, and military community agencies.</li>
<li>Prepare and maintain records and reports pertaining to specialty services.</li>
<li>Assist with the care of individuals experiencing acute and post-traumatic stress reactions.</li>
<li>Prepare and maintain treatment records.</li>
</ul>
Matrix Providers is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please see <a href="https://matrixproviders.com/accessibility-eeo-disclaimer" target="_blank">https://matrixproviders.com/accessibility-eeo-disclaimer</a>. To learn more about our Benefits Packages, please see <a href="https://matrixproviders.com/benefits" target="_blank">https://matrixproviders.com/benefits</a>.
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Job DescriptionJoin the VitalCore Team in Delaware! We’re people fueled by passion, not by profit!
 
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Psychiatric Technician at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington, DE for Multiple Shifts!
 
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN BENEFITS PACKAGE TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
<ul>
<li>Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day</li>
<li>Medical</li>
<li>Dental</li>
<li>Vision</li>
<li>Health Savings Account</li>
<li>Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account</li>
<li>Life Insurance</li>
<li>Short-Term/Long-Term Disability</li>
<li>Identity Theft Protection</li>
<li>Pet Insurance</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center</li>
<li>401K &amp; Plan Matching</li>
<li>PTO</li>
<li>Annual Incentive Bonus</li>
<li>Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account</li>
</ul>
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN POSITION SUMMARY:
 
The Psychiatric Technician will provide continuous visual monitoring of patients who have been assessed to be at risk for self-directed violence (otherwise known as Psychiatric Close Observation) in a correctional environment. 
 
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
<ul>
<li>High School Diploma (preference for an associate degree in human services, or working towards a degree in human services)</li>
</ul>
VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
 
Keywords: psych tech, psychiatric tech, behavioral health, mental health

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Job Summary: 
The Licensed Psychiatric Technician, under the direction of and in collaboration with a Registered Nurse, provides nursing care, milieu management including appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician. Six months experience working in an acute mental health treatment setting within the past four years. Current Psychiatric Technician license by the state of California.
 Essential Responsibilities: 
<ul> 
<li>Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with all patients. Communicate with patient via phone, secure message, video, letter and document appropriately.</li>
 
<li>Administers medication and treatments to patients. Perform vitals and follow escalation pathway as needed.</li>
 
<li>Attends, participates in, and facilitates classes/workshops as needed.</li>
 
<li>Coordinates end of episode of care/After Visit summary under the direction of the care team consider.</li>
 
<li>Completes appropriate documentation as assigned. Conduct chart review, identify and assemble relevant information to transmit a refill request.</li>
 
<li>Document physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.</li>
 
<li>Participates as a team member in all unit activities, reports observations, documents observations, and asks appropriate questions when clarification are necessary.</li>
 
<li>Implements patient treatment plans in coordination with the treatment team.</li>
 
<li>Keeps the treating clinicians and care team informed of patient behavior and changes in patient condition. Notifies treating clinicians and care team in regard to patients who are clinical management concerns.</li>
 
<li>Acts as a role model in maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude in problem solving.</li>
 
<li>Ensures that supplies and medications necessary for patient care are ordered and available.</li>
 
<li>Observes, records and reports patients social, medical and psychiatric presentation.</li>
 
<li>Participates in daily data acquisition processes by collecting and documenting data as clinically indicated.</li>
 
<li>Promotes and assists patients in developing self-help skills.</li>
 
<li>Perform other related duties as necessary.</li>
 </ul>
 
Grade: 540
 Basic Qualifications: Experience 
<ul> 
<li>Minimum six (6) months experience working in an acute mental health treatment setting within the past four years.</li>
 
<li>Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.</li>
 </ul>
 Education 
<ul>
<li>Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program, or otherwise qualified for California licensure as a Psychiatric Technician.</li>
</ul>
 License, Certification, Registration
<ul>
<li>Psychiatric Technician License (California)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Basic Life Support</li>
</ul>
Additional Requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the delivery of mental health services in the State of California.</li>
<li>Willingness to develop / enhance competencies in managing the milieu in a PHF.</li>
<li>Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.</li>
<li>Ability to write simple correspondence.</li>
<li>Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.</li>
<li>Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment. Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.</li>
<li>Demonstrated understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment.</li>
<li>Competency in data collection and documentation of data collected.</li>
<li>Demonstrated knowledge of psychotropic medications.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications: 
<ul>
<li>N/A</li>
</ul>
 PrimaryLocation : California,San Rafael,San Rafael Hospital HoursPerWeek : 40 Shift : Day Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri WorkingHoursStart : 08:30 AM WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PM Job Schedule : Full-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation : A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West Job Level : Individual Contributor Job Category : Behavioral Health, Social Services &amp; Spiritual Care Department : San Rafael Hospital - Mental Health/Psychiatry - 0206 Travel : No Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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Job Description

Position Title: Psychiatric Technician
Department: Child &amp; Adolescent Acute Care Unit, Adult Acute Care Unit, Residential Unit, Outpatient Unit
Supervised By: Program Director &amp; Supervisor, Unit RN

Summary of Responsibilities: The Psychiatric technician preforms routine patient care duties.
Special qualifications: 
<ul>
<li>High school diploma or GED, current driver license, experience working with and knowledge of psychiatric patients preferred.</li>
</ul>

Physical Requirements: 
Due to safety concerns candidates must be able to preform these pre-requisite physical task:
Heavy lifting up to (70) pounds, pulling and reaching above shoulder, ability to process and respond to written and verbal instruction and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Special Qualifications: 
Ability to work with minimal supervision. Must work in conjunction with other staff in a supportive way. 
Duties and responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Assists the LPN and RN in the overall management of the milieu.</li>
<li>Provides care based to patients in a manner that considers safety, patients’ rights, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.</li>
<li>Remains in patient areas whenever possible observing behaviors and notifying appropriate nursing staff when needed</li>
<li>Assists patients with activities of daily living. Encouraging independent behavior when appropriate. Also assist with direct physical care of patient when necessary or as directed, i.e. feeding, bathing, dressing, and ambulation.</li>
<li>Collects vital signs, height, weight, and specimens as directed.</li>
<li>Assists patients during mealtime. Records intake as directed.</li>
<li>Assists with patient trips outside the hospital, as directed</li>
<li>Serves as a role model for patients and co-workers.</li>
<li>Assists with seclusion / physical restraints under the supervision of an RN.</li>
<li>Demonstrates awareness of and follows policies and procedures related to contraband and sharps, search policy, and understands significance of enforcing these policies to promote a safe, drug free environment.</li>
<li>Interacts with patients and staff in a professional manner.</li>
<li>Consistently demonstrates competence in day-to-day scheduling of duties by completing task in a timely</li>
</ul>
manner with little assistance for others.
<ul>
<li>Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed, although not assigned, regularly helps co-workers.</li>
<li>Abides by the personnel policy and procedures of the hospital.</li>
<li>Preforms all other duties assigned.</li>
</ul>

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Job Description
Psych Tech needed at Department of Services - Cathedral City, CA
Schedule: 40 hours weekly, 8 hr shifts
Compensation: $22 per hour
Shifts Available:
- PM ( 2:30pm-11pm)
- NOC ( 10:45pm-6:45pm)
Address: 69696 Ramon Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Skills:
- Observe and document patients' actions, mood, and overall condition.
- Provide prescribed medications and treatments, ensuring proper dosage and timing.
 Preferred: 1 year med experience
Certifications Needed: 
- Psych Tech license
- BLS card
 
Please apply online and email CPR card to: <a href="mailto:allison.argueta@huckeyehealthcare.com" target="_blank">allison.argueta@huckeyehealthcare.com</a>

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Job DescriptionPsychiatric Technician I (Psych Tech 1) - PER DIEMHarrisburg, PA 17111Compensation rate: $13.75 - $16.60 Requirements: • High school diploma or GED. • Minimum 2 year of paid or volunteer experience in a related field. • Knowledge and understanding of severe mental illness, recovery principles, and recovery driven service systems. • Valid Driver’s License.
<ul>
<li>MUST BE DIABETIC AND MED CERTIFIED</li>
</ul>
Description: Psychiatric Technicians work with and ensure the safety and welfare of adult residents in the Residential Program, including mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional health. They participate in carrying out residents’ treatment plan goals and assist with the treatment planning process, providing support with direct care responsibilities. Adult Behavior Health Services – ABH Helping people overcome their addictions and behavioral health problems. WeMerakey offer a range of services in adult behavioral health, which includes mental health and/or addiction recovery services. We provide services both in the community and at facility locations, offering treatment and support that focuses on recovery. We Help With: • Mental health challenges • Physical healthcare • Addiction

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Psychiatric Technician
 
Do you have a passion for advancing mental health care? California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS)/California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking dedicated professionals, like you, to provide compassionate care to our diverse patient population.
 
$71,460 - $91,380 annual salary
 
Psychiatric Technicians providing care within one of our Psychiatric Inpatient Units receive an additional 15% Stipend of Base Pay
 
Working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting, you will:
 
<ul>
<li>Provide a basic level of psychiatric and general nursing care.</li>
<li>Observe patients’ physical condition and behavior and report significant changes.</li>
<li>Participate in the development of treatment plans.</li>
<li>Update and maintain patients’ medical records.</li>
<li>Assist rehabilitation therapists with occupational, recreational, vocational, and educational therapy programs.</li>
</ul>
 
You must possess a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners (BVNPTE). 
 
Applicants who are within four months of completing the Psychiatric Technician curriculum accredited by the BVNPTE will be admitted to the examination, but they must secure this license before they will be eligible for appointment.
 
In return for your efforts, CCHCS/CDCR offers a competitive benefits package, including:
 
<ul>
<li>Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.</li>
<li>State of California retirement that vests in five years (visit <a href="http://www.CalPERS.ca.gov" target="_blank">www.CalPERS.ca.gov</a> for retirement formulas) Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.</li>
<li>Robust 401(k) and 457(b) savings plans.</li>
<li>Reimbursement for license and certificate renewals.</li>
<li>And much more.</li>
</ul>
 
We currently have opportunities available throughout California, which means you’re sure to find the perfect fit.
 
To apply please click here.
 
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