Psychiatric Technician

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Psych Tech to join our team at Turning Point Centers. As a Psych Tech, you will play a vital role in providing support and care to individuals struggling with substance use disorders and other mental health issues.

• Conduct client intakes and assessments to identify individual needs and develop personalized care plans
• Maintain healthy boundaries and provide emotional support to clients
• Rounds and document client location, activity, and mood to ensure their safety and well-being
• Facilitate recreational and non-clinical groups to promote socialization and engagement
• Transport clients off-site in a 15-passenger van, ensuring their safety and comfort
• Supervise and participate in off-site recreational activities, promoting a sense of community and connection
• Manage medication and perform light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe environment
• Write detailed documentation and use online-based client medical records systems to track progress and communicate with team members
• Complete verbal hand-offs from shift to shift, ensuring seamless communication and care
• Manage emergency situations, de-escalate clients, and escalate situations to clinical and medical providers as necessary
• Conduct room searches, bag searches, and safety inspections to maintain a secure environment

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 21 years old or older
• Active and valid driver's license without DUIs or serious moving violations within the last 3 years
• Must be able to pass a federal background check through the Department of Human Services
• Preferred: Minimum 1 year working in a treatment setting