Psychiatric Technician

5 days ago


Salt Lake, Utah, United States University of Utah Health Full time
Job Summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a skilled Psychiatric Technician to join our team at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI). As a key member of our interdisciplinary treatment team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and support to individuals with mental health needs.

Responsibilities
  • Assist with maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, including observing and documenting patient behavior, conducting patient room searches, and reporting unsafe conditions.
  • Perform or assist with the admission of new patients, gathering routine information for nursing assessment, searching patients and belongings for contraband, and documenting belongings and other relevant information.
  • Orient patients and their families to the facility and its policies and procedures, ensuring a smooth transition to our care.
  • Escort patients to off-unit appointments and activities, using therapeutic interventions to ensure the safety of patients, hospital staff, and other University patients and visitors.
  • Assist in providing a therapeutic milieu for patients by encouraging participation in recreational activities and group therapies.
  • Support patients through supportive therapy, leading activity and conversation groups, and assisting in the development of patient behavioral expectations.
  • May function as a preceptor to new Psychiatric Technicians, providing guidance and mentorship to ensure a successful transition to the role.
  • Contribute to the unit's training and quality assurance programs, ordering, stocking, and maintaining clerical and patient supplies, and providing annual educational in-services to colleagues.
  • Participate in patient care team conferences, sharing observations of patient progress and assisting the primary Registered Nurse with the development, evaluation, and revision of patient care plans.
Requirements
  • Six months of behavioral health or direct patient care experience, which may include Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant (MA), Health Care Assistant (HCA), or Teacher's Aide/Assistant.
  • Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system, obtained within 30 days of hire.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands

This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing care in a psychiatric setting. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases.



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