Psychiatric Technician

Pine Rest - Centerpointe is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Technician to join our team. As a Psychiatric Technician, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to individuals with mental illness and/or developmental delays.

• Provide a safe and secure environment for individuals served and staff in both individual and group settings.
• Collaborate in day-to-day planning and development of individual programming and implementation of programs.
• Assist individuals with personal care, including bathing, shaving, washing hands, styling hair, using the bathroom, dressing, etc.
• Actively participate in safety management, crisis intervention, and prevention, including monitoring, assessment, de-escalation, implementation of restrictive measures, and emergency psychiatric and medical care.
• Survey, document, and report all safety repair and maintenance needs.
• Perform household duties such as cleaning, cooking, and laundry, and drive and escort individuals to community outings and appointments.
• Document all progress notes, medication administration, and any other relevant information, reporting any immediate concerns according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Monitor for and report to designated staff any potential risk to individuals' safety that could lead to an adverse outcome.
• Be responsible for both random and scheduled drug testing and conducting searches of individuals and their belongings.
• Complete reports and paperwork as needed.
• Assist in the teaching of individuals and their families, including social skills, daily living skills, and behavioral and coping techniques.
• Role model the mission and values of the organization through appropriate social behavior and problem-solving, providing spiritual, emotional, social, mental, and physical support to individuals served.
• Learn and help to accomplish treatment plans and goals of individuals served.
• Perform basic office duties, including answering phones, filing, scanning and uploading, using Microsoft Word, etc.
• Assist in training new staff.
• Support and promote a recovery-focused environment and person-centered approach within the program.

• Completion of a minimum of six months post-high school education in behavioral sciences or equivalent is preferred.
• CNA certification or one to two years of college education is preferred.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• 403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest.
• Generous PTO for full and part-time employees.
• Tuition assistance and loan forgiveness.
• Employee Assistance Program offering many free and discounted services for therapy, legal, accounting, gym membership, etc.
• Partnership with Davenport University provides a generous discount on tuition for employees and family members.

Pine Rest - Centerpointe provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.