Psychiatric Technician
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Job overview
McLaren Health Care is hiring a Psychiatric Technician. The Psychiatric Technician provides therapeutic care and monitors patients' conditions under the direction of an RN, in compliance with treatment plans. This role assists patients with daily activities and ensures a safe, clean environment. Responsibilities include observing patient behavior, leading activities, assisting with patient admissions and discharges, and monitoring vital signs.
Key focus areas include Observe patients' behavior, listen to concerns, and record conditions and services performed, Lead patients in therapeutic and recreational activities, and Assist with admitting, transporting, and discharging patients.
Successful candidates bring Associate's Degree In Human Services Or Science, Student Currently Enrolled In Accredited Nursing Program, and High School Diploma With Three Years Direct Patient Care. Important skills include Patient Care, Mental Health, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Manage Patients With Different Personalities, and Active Listening. Preferred (not required): Medical Terminology, Coding Procedures, Appropriate Interventions For Psychiatric Technician Practice Scope, and Customer Service Skills.
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Psychiatric Technician
Michigan, Lapeer (https://careers.mclaren.org/jobs/36830/other-jobs-matching/location-only)
Health Professional
McLaren Lapeer Region
26003822 Requisition #
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Full Time Night Shift - 12 Hour Shifts 7:00pm -7:30am
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:
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Observes patients’ behavior, listen to their concerns, and records their condition, observations and services performed.
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Leads patients in therapeutic and recreational activities.
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Assists with admitting, transporting and discharging patients.
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Monitors patients’ vital signs.
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Helps patients with activities of daily living, including eating and bathing.
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Restrains patients who may become physically violent.
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Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
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Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
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Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
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Performs other related duties as required and directed
Why McLaren Lapeer?
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Career Growth Opportunities
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Retirement Savings Matching
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Refer-a-Friend Program
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Health, Dental & Vision Insurance available within 30 days or less of start date
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PTO
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Welcoming Environment
Qualifications:
Required
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Associates degree in human services field or science, or;
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Student currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing Program who has completed mental health clinical rotation, or;
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High school diploma with three years providing direct patient care on an inpatient psychiatric unit or residential setting, or;
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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
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Previous experience working with persons with mental illness or substance abuse disorders
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Bachelor’s degree in human services field or science
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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A basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, mental health, and appropriate interventions for psychiatric technician practice scope.
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Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
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Working knowledge of electronic medical health care record systems.
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Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.
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Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and policy and procedures manuals.
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Knowledge and skill with common office software applications.
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Working well in teams since many people are involved in patient care.
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Listening actively to patients to better understand what they are experiencing and to build stronger bonds.
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Remaining composed in unforeseen or emergency situations.
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Respecting patient confidentiality.
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Following directions exactly as given.
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Additional Information
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Schedule: Full-time
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Requisition ID: 26003822
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Daily Work Times: 7pm - 7:30am
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Hours Per Pay Period: 72
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On Call: No
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Weekends: Yes
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