Psych Technician Jobs

:

The Adult Behavioral Health Technician , under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or other specified healthcare professional, participates in patient care as a member of a coordinated multi-disciplinary treatment team. This position provides direct patient care by developing rapport with the patients and facilitating the therapeutic milieu.

Scope
Provides care appropriate to assigned adult population in accordance with established plan of care or treatment plan.
Job Essentials

• Uses established plan of care to guide interventions and initiates interventions within scope of practice. Ensures documentation is accurate, thorough and based on the patient's treatment plan.
• Responsible for patient safety and the overall management of patient behavior on the behavioral health units. Has the ability to work with physically and mentally aggressive patients by anticipating and diffusing situations, which might lead to out of control behaviors. Performs appropriately in emergency situations. Responds efficiently and calmly, securing qualified assistance as needed.
• May be actively involved in the development and updating of treatment plans. May assist in planning, implementing and facilitating various skills, relaxation, and psycho-educational groups using knowledge of group dynamics and organizational skills to achieve treatment plan goals.
• Maintains constant surveillance of assigned areas to ensure patient safety including visual patient checks, room checks and unit checks. May stock supplies and carry out general housekeeping tasks as assigned.
• May assist in mentoring and orientation of staff members and students. Takes initiative to improve the work environment and guide others to resolving problems/issues. Encourages accountability and professional growth. Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice and complies with regulatory standards. Provides accurate and timely documentation and understands the legal implications of care delivery. Serves as a patient rights advocate.
• Recognizes critical situations and identifies options to manage crisis using sound judgment and problem solving skills to prevent escalation of the situation or injury to client/staff. Strictly adheres to behavioral health policy standards regarding the use of seclusion and restraint.
• Assists patients with daily living tasks, providing emotional support to patients and families. May conduct community meetings, interfacing with family, and lead diversionary activities. May implement recreational activities and may act as aides in a school setting.
• Appropriately communicates patient information regarding: patient condition, patient history data and provides input on the implementation and / or changes to plan of care or discharge plan. Demonstrates effective interpersonal relations and communication skills with co-workers, patients, families, and other personnel involved with patient care. Reports changes in the patient's condition to the applicable clinical staff.
• Orients patients to the Behavioral Health unit or program, may inventory belongings, may give appropriate supplies and testing, and may transport patients to appropriate appointments, units or activities. May assist patient as appropriate in completion of patient history form.
• Assists, performs, and accurately documents delegated patient care procedures, treatments, observations, groups/education, etc. in designated areas, legibly and in a timely manner. May monitor patient vital signs and provide limited medical intervention under the directions of a healthcare professional.
• Completes all mandatory and required education assignments in a timely manner. Demonstrates clinical proficiency and competency for age groups served. Treats patients and families with care and respect. Maintains corporate/department standards regarding compliance and confidentiality.
• Participates in quality activities or duties (e.g., chart checks/audits, fridge temps, committees for improvement and other quality oriented tasks). Reports and addresses real or potential problems with quality and appropriateness of care through the use of event reports, or other appropriate means. Follows appropriate chain of command regarding issues in a timely manner.
• Maintains a safe, consistent and supportive environment by providing care in accordance with the multidisciplinary treatment plan using established behavioral interventions and programs to meet patient care needs. Ensures that assigned areas are clean, straight and in compliance with fire and safety hazards before leaving at the end of each shift.

Minimum Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers

Preferred Qualifications

High School graduate equivalency

Post high school education in social work, psychology, sociology, family studies, or a health sciences field

Experience working with psychiatric and/or chemically dependent patients.

Experience providing behavioral healthcare services care to adult patient populations

Valid Utah driver's license (with no record of suspension, revocation or denial) for programs which require psych techs to transport patients.

Physical Requirements:

Carrying, Hearing / Listening, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pulling / Pushing Seeing, Sitting, Speaking, Squatting/Kneeling, Standing, Walking.

Location:

McKay-Dee Hospital

Work City:

Ogden

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$17.50 - $22.75

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.