Psychiatric Technician

2 weeks ago

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

Join our team at **The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD** (“The HARRIS CENTER”) as a Mental Wellness Advocate and Care Specialist, revolutionizing the role of a **Relief** **Psychiatric Technician**. Collaborating with licensed nursing personnel and clinical treatment teams, you will provide direct care services to individuals with mental health and developmental disabilities, creating a safe and supportive environment. Your passion for mental health advocacy and strong interpersonal skills will empower patients on their journey towards recovery and well-being. Join us and be part of the future of mental wellness.

**What you will do**:

- Promote a physically and emotionally safe environment, including conducting regular rounds and patient and property searches so patients can focus on managing their illnesses and disabilities to promote healing.
- Aid in basic patient care such as eating, bathing, dressing, and teaching and encouraging basic hygiene while observing patient progress to identify the need for additional services or changes in current treatment.
- Provide behavioral emergency assistance, such as patient restraint using approved agency curriculum or basic first aid when needed, as well as recognize and report homicidal or suicidal behaviors.
- Monitor and document behavior of patients in seclusion or on precautions.
- Performs duties (e.g. vital signs, specimen collection, etc.) as delegated by nursing personnel or assigned by a physician.
- Utilize Standard Precautions appropriately to prevent the spread of infection.

**What qualifications you will need**:
**_ Education_**:

- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma.

**_ Experience:_**
- 1 year of direct care experience in psychiatric or behavioral healthcare environment preferred.

**_ Other key qualifications:_**
- Must have a valid driver’s license.

**_ Knowledge, Skills & Ability:_**
- Understanding of Standard Precautions and Infection Control Procedures.
- Ability to coordinate patient care with treatment team.

**What we have to offer**:
The HARRIS CENTER offers competitive salary, excellent benefits package, retirement plans with company matching, prior service credit towards generous PTO accrual, outstanding wellness programs and professional development.

Employees can also take advantage of business casual dress code, corporate discounts, and gym memberships. New hire referral bonus, discounts are also available on an optional basis. These include mobile phone service, fitness centers and other wellness amenities.

*The salary for this PRN role is $26/hourly *

**What else you should know**:

- **Your Workweek**:Embrace a flexible workweek with 4 shifts per month, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. You will be required to work one weekend and one major holiday during the month, allowing you to enjoy quality time outside of work. Hourly Commitment: Your workload is limited to a maximum of 9-12-hour shifts per month, ensuring that you have ample time for rest and personal pursuits. We prioritize your well-being by capping the monthly working hours at 100.
- **Your workplace**: Your base will be at our Neuropsychiatric Location (1502 Ben Taub Loop) in Houston, TX.
- **The environment**:This position requires driving of Agency vehicle.
- **Your interactions**: Support consumers in their daily routines and activities, providing necessary care and assistance based on their age and developmental level.Carry out delegated tasks from registered nurses or assigned by licensed vocational nurses, such as monitoring vital signs, tracking fluid and food intake, and collecting specimens. Ensure a therapeutic environment is maintained, monitoring and addressing any factors that may impact consumers' well-being.
- This posting is associated with position # 74860

**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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