Psychiatric Technician

2 weeks ago

Houston, United States The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD Full time

**Your Role in Action**:

- Creating a physically and emotionally safe environment by conducting regular rounds and patient and property searches, allowing patients to focus on managing their illnesses and disabilities for healing.
- Assisting with basic patient care, observing progress, and identifying the need for additional services or treatment changes.
- Providing immediate behavioral emergency assistance, including patient restraint and recognizing/reporting homicidal or suicidal behaviors.
- Monitoring and documenting behavior of patients in seclusion or on precautions.
- Performing delegated duties such as vital signs and specimen collection.
- Utilizing Standard Precautions to prevent the spread of infection.

**What qualifications you will need**:

- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Understanding of Standard Precautions and Infection Control Procedures.
- Ability to coordinate patient care with treatment team.
- 1 year of direct care experience in psychiatric or behavioral healthcare environment preferred

**What else you should know**:
**This posting is associated with position #9983**

In this role, you will work in 6, 12-hour shifts per pay period, from 6:45pm to 7:15am, with rotating weekends and holidays. Working these shifts offers a unique opportunity to provide crucial care during evening and overnight hours when patients may require additional support. By being present during these times, you play a vital role in ensuring continuity of care and maintaining a safe environment for our patients. Additionally, this schedule allows for potential flexibility in managing personal commitments and offers the possibility of extended time off during weekdays. Join our team and embrace the rewarding experience of making a difference in the lives of others while enjoying the benefits of this unique shift schedule at The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD.

**What we have to offer**:
At The HARRIS CENTER, we don't just value your work — we value you. Our competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including retirement plans with company matching, are only the start. Join us, and you'll also benefit from generous PTO accrual with prior service credit, business casual dress code, corporate discounts, and even new hire referral bonuses. Plus, enjoy optional discounts on services like mobile phone plans, fitness centers, and wellness amenities. We're also a qualifying entity for several loan repayment programs for mental health professionals. At The HARRIS CENTER, you'll find more than a fulfilling career. You'll find an environment that nurtures your growth and prioritizes your well-being. Join us and experience the rewards of being part of our organization

**About us**:
The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The HARRIS CENTER provided care to over 80,000 people in fiscal year 2022 and has an annual budget of over $275 million.

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 42 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,600 employees, The HARRIS CENTER is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.

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