Psych Tech
About The Position
As a Psychiatric Technician, you will provide compassionate direct patient care and essential support to individuals in mental health settings, contributing profoundly to their emotional well-being and recovery journey. Every day you will expertly assist patients with daily living activities, facilitate therapeutic group activities, monitor behaviors and vital signs, and meticulously document observations, collaborating with the clinical team to ensure a safe and supportive environment. To be successful, you will demonstrate outstanding empathy, strong observational skills, and a patient, resilient demeanor, contributing to a stable and therapeutic milieu for patients experiencing mental health challenges. Assures that the rights of the patient/family are respected and maintained. Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care. Identifies self by name and title to patient/family. Determines presence/type of Advanced Directive. Reports suspected cases of abuse/neglect, if identified. Understands role of, and how to access, the Bioethics Committee.
Requirements
- Current CA Psychiatric Tech License
- Basic Life Support
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with daily living activities
- Facilitate therapeutic group activities
- Monitor behaviors and vital signs
- Meticulously document observations
- Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure a safe and supportive environment
- Assure that the rights of the patient/family are respected and maintained
- Allow for privacy and modesty in the provision of care
- Identify self by name and title to patient/family
- Determine presence/type of Advanced Directive
- Report suspected cases of abuse/neglect, if identified
- Understand role of, and how to access, the Bioethics Committee
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
