Psychiatric Technician

Assists 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.

Performs or assists with the admission of new patients by gathering routine information for nursing assessment, searches patients and belongings for contraband, documents belongings and other appropriate information.

Orients the patient and patient's family to the facility and the policies and procedures.

Escorts the 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.

Assists with providing a therapeutic milieu for patients by encouraging patients to participate in recreational activities and group therapies.