Lead Psych Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Psych Tech Part-time - Crisis Center

Role Responsibilities

Under the direction / supervision of the RN Manager, the Crisis Center Lead Psychiatric Technician is responsible for orienting, training and supervising Psych Techs working at the Crisis Center. This includes working on shift coverage and ensuring the schedule is filled, this will require working on the floor with staff modeling good work practices as well as when PRN coverage cannot be found for open shifts. The position includes providing nursing delegated / assigned services to patients with mental illness in the Crisis Center (involuntary extended observation unit and voluntary crisis residential unit). The position provides care to individuals with a mental illness and / or a co-occurring substance use / abuse diagnosis along with individuals with a dual diagnosis of mental illness and intellectual or developmental disability. Duties include providing a safe and secure environment for all patients and providing support to nursing staff and the clinical treatment team. Reports directly to the Crisis Center RN Manager. Works a 24-32 hour work week utilizing 8 hour shifts with flexibility to meet program needs. Responsible and accountable for the adherence to and promotion of the compliance policy.

Salary

• 90% $19.80 hour to start
• 95% $20.90 hour at 6 mos. with satisfactory performance
• 100% $22.00 hour at 1 year with satisfactory performance

Required Education and / or Certifications, Experience, Skills

Preferred Education and / or Certifications, Experience, Skills

Job Related Physical Requirements

Texana Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer