Psychiatric Technician

The Psychiatric Technician provides a safe and therapeutic environment for the client's learning, as well as facilitating improvement in functioning level in an Inpatient Care Center operated by a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). Enforces program rules and expectations.
We are in need of FT Evenings and PT Nights
Porter-Starke Services, Inc. is a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) based in Valparaiso and serves northwest Indiana with additional offices in Portage, Knox, and LaPorte. Porter-Starke also operates Marram Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with two offices in Gary and Hebron.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Up to $8/hour in shift differential
401K w/ 20% company matching
11 paid holidays
Competitive wages
Generous PTO
Employee discounts (YMCA)
Employee referral program
HSA/FSA accounts
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Tuition assistance up to $5250
Loan assistance $200/month
Casual Fridays
Company paid life insurance policy
Company paid long term disability
Optional insurances (short term disability)
Employee recognition events
Employee Assistance Program
Free health screenings

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts structured therapeutic group activities and discussions
Monitors behavior modifications, i.e. timeouts, physical intervention, one-to-one, etc.
Reports and confers with supervisor on decisions regarding family crisis, changes in behavior modification system and treatment plans
Prepares paperwork and other documentation, i.e. points, graphs behavior, redline charts, etc.
Assists in emergency special treatment procedures and provides safe care for the client in seclusion and/or mechanical restraints
Provides coverage during group activities
Attends team meetings
Assesses the client's strengths and mental health needs accurately and objectively
Communicates and documents critical incidents to supervisors regarding either employees or clients
Implements, evaluates and document specific interventions that are utilized to provide client care
Provides selected therapeutic communication to clients
Assists clients with personal hygiene
Maintains and assures client confidentiality
Interacts in a supportive manner to family members and visitors
Assists in chart auditing and files paper and documents in chart binders
Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in a related field (BA, BS, BSW, BSC/BSP) preferred; candidates with an Associate's degree and relevant professional experience may also be considered.
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:
ANSA/NOMS certification. CPR and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) are required; organization will provide if not already attained.