Psychiatric Care Specialist
5 days ago
The University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics is a patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of individuals through patient care, research, and education. With a commitment to collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect, we strive to create a culture that fosters compassion, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust.
We are seeking skilled professionals who share our values and are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. As a Psychiatric Technician at the Kem And Carolyn Gardner Mental Health Crisis Care Center, you will play a critical role in providing a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients.
About the Job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Psychiatric Technician In this role, you will assist with maintaining a safe and hazard-free environment by observing and documenting patient behavior, conducting patient room searches, reporting unsafe conditions, and applying appropriate emotional and physical support. You will also perform or assist with patient admissions, orient patients and their families to the facility, escort patients to off-unit appointments, and participate in patient care team conferences. Additionally, you will contribute to patient treatment planning, teaching, and discharge planning, and assist with developing patient behavioral expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe and hazard-free environment for patients
- Assist with patient admissions and orientation
- Escort patients to off-unit appointments
- Participate in patient care team conferences
- Contribute to patient treatment planning, teaching, and discharge planning
Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to recognize and report adverse reactions to medication
- Interpersonal skills to acquire patient trust and respond appropriately in crisis situations
- Knowledge of principles of group dynamics and ability to co-lead groups to facilitate social, behavioral, and communication skills development
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills
Requirements
- Six months of behavioral health or direct patient care experience
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system
Work Environment
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.
Salary Range
The estimated annual salary for this position is between $ $45,000-$60,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
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