Psychiatric Technician

3 days ago

Newport, United States Sigma Inc Full time
NMR0033 - Psychiatric Technician - Newport, RI - 39 Weeks Contract

Sigma Healthcare team is looking for a Psychiatric Technician to work onsite in Newport, RI.

Shift: 08.00 hr Days
Position Summary:
  • A psychiatric technician works with individuals with developmental disorders, mental illnesses or substance abuse issues. They help take care of the individual by performing a range of tasks, such as administering medication, bathing and playing games. Psychiatric technicians work closely with their patients to ensure they're as happy, comfortable and safe in the treatment facility as possible.
Position Key Accountabilities:
  • Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
  • Provide nursing, psychiatric and personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed or mentally retarded patients.
  • Observe and influence patients' behavior, communicating and interacting with them and teaching, counseling and befriending them.
  • Take and record measures of patients' physical condition, using devices such as thermometers and blood pressure gauges.
  • Encourage patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational, and other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills and develop social relationships.
  • Collaborate with and assist doctors, psychologists, and rehabilitation therapists working with mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or developmentally disabled patients in order to treat, rehabilitate, and return patients to the community.
  • Develop and teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence.
  • Aid patients in performing tasks such as bathing and keeping beds, clothing and living areas clean.
  • Interview new patients to complete admission forms, to assess their mental health status and to obtain their mental health and treatment history.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
  • Education: 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.
  • Experience: Provide three (3) letters of recommendation written within the last two (2) years attesting to the HCW's clinical skills. .
  • Basic Life Support
  • Internship/Residency: Successful completion from an internship in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association.

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