Psychiatric Technician Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of psychiatric technician. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for information to RNs and others as needed for the assessment, care-planning, and provision of care of patients on the psychiatric unit.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience working with patients with mental disorders and/or intellectual disabilities
• Capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis
• Performs concentrated and/or complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and/or highly technical situations
• Works successfully under highly stressful conditions
• Makes sound, independent judgments based on Scientific and/or Ethical principles
• Collaborates with other multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion
• Comprehends and performs oral and written instructions and procedures
• Utilizes effective comprehensive reading skills, strong communication skills, written and verbal

I am excited to be applying for the position of psychiatric technician. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for assistance in activities of daily living and completes necessary tasks to promote patient health, including assisting patients with basic hygiene needs, maintaining an optimum level of mobility and assisting patients with nutritional intake, as needed.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Cleans designated unit specific equipment according to Infection Control standards
• Completes initial and annual Competency Plan for assigned job and department
• First Aid within 60 days of hire
• Advanced knowledge of Psychiatric Healthcare
• Skill in implementing appropriate behavioral/mental health interventions during critical mental health crisis situations
• Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of psychology and behavioral analysis in working with forensic patients
• Experience dealing effectively in a Psychiatric Hospital environment working directly with individuals with Mental Health/Psychiatric/Behavior Diagnoses
• Experience working in an environment with individuals with impulsive behaviors verbal/physical aggression

In response to your job posting for psychiatric technician, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for ongoing psychiatric care to participants as appropriate to the need of the program participants and their treatment plans.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Utilizes math skills to accurately calculate medication dosages
• Valid LPT Certification in California held in good standing with certifying board
• Dedicated to providing the best patient care possible
• Student currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing Program who has completed mental health clinical rotation, or
• Completion of postsecondary certificate program in psychiatric or mental health
• Previous Acute Psychiatric experience
• BLS certification as Healthcare Provider or equivalent through the Military Training Network (MTN)
• Medical-surgical patient care or medical office experience preferred

I am excited to be applying for the position of psychiatric technician. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for daily milieu management in a secure, seven bed, acute care psychiatric emergency unit to include, in cooperation with the unit RN and patient care technicians, assistance with all activities of daily living, safety planning, one to one care, physical restraint of patients, advocating for the protection and safety of all caregivers and patients within the unit.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Communicates effectively with the RN or other careproviders regarding patient issues, family issues, MD issues, and equipment
• Watches patients closely for changes in their health and psychiatric conditions and responds by informing RN immediately
• Electronically documents information in an accurate, concise and timely manner
• Possesses knowledge of the Hospital and National Patient Safety Goal
• Follows defined process to ensure paper medical records are routed correctly to HIM to be scanned into the electronic medical record
• Provides milieu management to up to seven acutely ill psychiatric patients
• Monitors closed circuit cameras to ensure patient, staff and visitor safety
• Assists in scheduling treatments, tests and printing patient labels

I am excited to be applying for the position of psychiatric technician. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for supportive, age appropriate care to patients as assigned by the Registered Nurse (RN) and assists patients with activities of daily living, hygiene, and eating in order to promote independence and self-care.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Skill in providing support during all aspects of daily personal care, to include intervening with aggressive behaviors
• Experience providing forensic direct care preferred
• QMHP Certification preferred
• Experience working with children or in mental health field preferred
• MANDT or PMAB (Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior) within six months of hire
• Prior administrative and/or patient care experience in health care preferred
• Exceptional communication, organization, and customer service skills
• Recognize emergency situations and initiates appropriate response following the direction of nurses, physicians, and other authorized personnel during emergencies