Psychiatric Technician Specialist
2 weeks ago
University of Utah Health is seeking a skilled Psychiatric Technician to join our team at the Kem And Carolyn Gardner Mental Health Crisis Care Center. As a key member of our interdisciplinary treatment team, you will provide a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients, assisting with the provision of basic patient care needs.
Responsibilities- Assist with maintaining a safe and hazard-free environment by observing and documenting patient behavior, conducting patient room searches, and reporting unsafe conditions.
- Perform or assist with the admission of new patients by gathering routine information for nursing assessment, searching patients and belongings for contraband, and documenting belongings and other appropriate information.
- Orient the patient and patient's family to the facility and the policies and procedures.
- Escort patients to off-unit appointments and activities using therapeutic interventions to ensure the safety of the patient, hospital staff, and other University patients and visitors.
- Assist with providing a therapeutic milieu for patients by encouraging patients to participate in recreational activities and group therapies.
- Assist with supportive therapy for select patients by leading activity and conversation groups.
- Assist in the development of patient behavioral expectations.
- May function as a preceptor to new Psychiatric Technicians.
- Assist with the unit's training and quality assurance programs, as well as ordering, stocking, and maintaining clerical and patient supplies.
- Six months of behavioral health or direct patient care experience; may include CNA, MA, HCA, Teacher's aide or assistant.
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system.
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.
BenefitsUniversity of Utah Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan.
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Psychiatric Technician Specialist
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