Psychiatric Technician - Older Adult Psychiatry - Day Shift

Description

: Additional Information about the position

• $4,000 Sign-On Bonus, up to 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Relocation bonus available for qualified candidates (if applicable)
• Job Summary

◦ Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff, and reports any changes in patient condition.

◦ Education

▪ Required : High School Diploma or equivalent

▪ Preferred : Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field

◦ Experience

▪ Preferred : Previous experience with mental health or age specific population

◦ Skills

▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

▪ Exhibits valuable time management skills

▪ Strong analytical / problem solving skills.

▪ Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.

◦ Licensure / Certification / Registration

▪ BLS must be obtained within 90 days and maintained throughout employment

▪ Preferred : Must obtain department specific certifications within the designated time frameEducation : ▪ Required : High School Diploma or equivalent ▪ Preferred : Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field

Experience : ▪ Preferred : Previous experience with mental health or age specific population

Skills : ▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills ▪ Exhibits valuable time management skills ▪ Strong analytical / problem solving skills. ▪ Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.

Licensure / Certification / Registration : ▪ Must obtain department specific certifications within the designated time frame