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Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

Performs various patient care activities as needed to care for the needs of the mentally and emotionally ill patient under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Maintains a therapeutic milieu. Plans and conducts individual group and family therapeutic sessions. Assists in basic nursing techniques. Helps develop care plans. Documents patients progress in hospital charts. Effectively assists staff with agitated patients.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must have two (2) or more years of experience in healthcare.

2. Bachelors degree in psychology or social work preferred.

3. Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.

4. Other certifications may be required as identified in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (child adolescent adult and geriatric as applicable)

Demonstrates ability to maintain a safe environment and therapeutic milieu as evidenced by ability to utilize good judgment implement critical thinking skills and quickly problem solve situations to maintain positive and healing atmosphere.

Displays an ability to communicate and/or take direction from licensed staff.

Demonstrates motivation to initiate tasks within the defined parameters of the psych tech role.

Assists/participates in crisis situations that can require hands-on for safety of the patient and/or others which can ultimately lead to seclusion and/or having to be on the floor to restrain a patient.

Educates patients on suitable coping skills related to treatment plan content as evidenced by one to one interactions and in the group setting.

Participates in the treatment planning process by reviewing treatment plans with patients in a timely manner and documenting progress and education towards treatment goals.

Demonstrates models and provides supportive listening for patients in crisis.

Completes clinical documentation with accuracy and thoroughness.

Serves as a liaison between patients families and professional staff.

Receives data and ensures that appropriate processing occurs.

Assists with unit clerical support as needed.

Basic computer skills with an emphasis on MS Word Exce

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.