Psychiatric Technician

h2Job Information/h2pbJob Title:/b Psychiatric Technician/ppbJob Type:/b Full-Time/ppbLocation:/b Bolivar, TN/ppbDepartment:/b Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services/ppbJob Summary:/b/ppWe are seeking a skilled Psychiatric Technician to join our team at the State of Tennessee. As a Psychiatric Technician, you will provide direct care to patients in a psychiatric hospital setting, including providing daily living care, individualized teaching, group teaching, and supervised medical assistance./ppbResponsibilities:/b/pulliAssist patients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding/liliProvide individualized teaching and group teaching to patients/liliAssist with medical procedures, such as taking vital signs and administering medications/liliMonitor patients for signs of distress and take appropriate action/liliDocument patient progress and maintain accurate records/li/ulpbRequirements:/b/pulliEducation equivalent to graduation from a standard high school/liliNecessary special qualifications, including a valid motor vehicle operator license/liliAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and provide excellent customer service/li/ulpbWorking Conditions:/b/ppThis position requires working in a psychiatric hospital setting, which can be physically and emotionally demanding. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively in a team environment and provide excellent customer service to patients, families, and staff./ppbHow to Apply:/b/ppTo apply for this position, please submit your application through the State of Tennessee's online application system. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates./p