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Chicago, IL

Psychiatric Technician

Chicago, IL

Schumm LLC

Chicago, IL

Psychiatric Technician

Functions effectively in emergency and stressful situations e.g. remains calm. Uses least to most restrictive strategies to de-escalate patients e.g. implements behavioral contract, restraints, seclusion at the direction of the RN; remains objective
The Psychiatric Technician performs assigned patient care tasks and other related unit duties, defined, and delegated under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse
Provides care based on the patient's plan of care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse
Uses knowledge of behavioral health diagnosis/issue to understand the presenting problem and provides therapeutic direction and feedback to the patient
Assists Activities Therapist with recreation and activities
Assures that all patients are in the cells during count. Should an emergency arise on the unit, the technician on duty ensures the un-involved patients are locked down and safe prior to assisting with the emergency
Interrelates and works effectively with patients, medical and mental health staff and security staff at all levels

Dallas, TX

Wp-psychiatric Technician

Dallas, TX

Berge-Cremin

Dallas, TX

Wp-psychiatric Technician

Assist in evaluating nursing services on assigned unit
Treatment Planning
Document observations / interventions per guidelines
Maintain a recovery-oriented stance in the milieu, to include patients in recreational activities; and seeking to employer patients in making choices that support their own recovery goals
Promote patient socialization, self-care and development utilizing treatment team plan to guide/direct, recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patients
Observe and Report Patient Care Data
Patient Care. Transfer patients to other areas and accompany them to outside appointments; assist with independent functioning such as ADLs, meal supervision and admission; conduct patient rounds; provide psych management such as group therapy, 1:1 contact and communication with families

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New York, NY

Psychiatric Technician Psychiatric Medical Unit East Orlando Nights

New York, NY

D'Amore Inc

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New York, NY

Psychiatric Technician Psychiatric Medical Unit East Orlando Nights

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Adequate knowledge of activities of daily living and vital signs
Knowledge of psychiatric terminology and various treatment approaches
Performs 15 minute checks on assigned patients focusing on behavior and appearance
Reports patient status, abnormal problems, and behavioral changes to RN and under the direction of an RN performs defined basic nursing procedures per hospital P&P and behavioral health Standards of Care
Performs properly and legibly documents and reports all procedures in accordance with department policy
Possesses a basic knowledge of psychotropic drugs, uses and side effects
Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department or unit

Education Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Oregon State University

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Skills Skills

Strong attention to detail
Highly organized
Knowledge of medical terminology
Able to speak and write English Fluently
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Solid Psychiatric background
Solid documentation and assessment skills
Great interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Fundamental computer skills and keyboard familiarity

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Psychiatric Technician Resume Examples & Samples

1+ year of Mental Health experience
Medical Technician (MT) license
Solid Psychiatric background

Psychiatric Technician Resume Examples & Samples

Observes, evaluates, records and reports to professional staff changes in client's condition
Provides direct and indirect patient care including helping clients with personal hygiene such as bathing and personal grooming
Takes and records measures of the client's physical condition such as pulse, temperature, respiration, weight, and body mass index
Prepares appropriate forms in connection with emergency calls, evaluation of the client's condition, and maintenance of the client's records
Implements de-escalation procedures and techniques and aids or restrains clients to prevent injury to themselves or others
Participates in planning, executing, and documenting interventions related to the client care plan
Participates in multi-disciplinary team conferences to share pertinent client information and collaborate with other mental health staff to develop and manage an effective treatment plan
Within scope-of-practice guidelines, provides direct client care, completes required documentation, updates treatment team regarding client progress, and provides client, family members and significant others with referrals and linkage to community resources
Provides and documents mental health services to mentally ill or emotionally disturbed clients as a member of a Psychiatric Mobile Response Team, Clinical Behavioral Management Response Team, Homeless Outreach and Engagement Team,crisis intervention team, or therapeutic team at an outpatient or inpatient facility
Administers, either orally or by injection,prescribed medications to clients inacute psychiatric settings
Serves as mental health service gatekeeper at the mental health ACCESS and Telecommunication Center, performing triage on caller requests for service, referring caller to an appropriate treatment source, and/or dispatching a mobile response team or an ambulance
Contacts ambulance companies when ambulance transport is requested through ACCESS Center or collaboration with directly operated clinics
Prepares and signs the application for immediate 72-hour detention of disturbed psychiatric clients if Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS)designated by the Office of Medical Director, as needed
Coordinates all activities of the Psychiatric Mobile Response Team and Clinical Behavioral Management Response Team, including staff coverage and coordination of team services with law enforcement agencies, as neeeded
A valid California State License to practice as a Psychiatric Technician.***
Some positions in this classification, depending upon assignment, require possession of a valid California Class C Driver License to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates offered these positions will be required to show proof of a valid driver license before appointment****
Experience at the level of Psychiatric Technician I in the service of Los Angeles County is defined as assisting professional staff members in the delivery of mental health services or the delivery of indirect and direct patient care to clients who are mentally ill or emotionally disturbed
* A copy of a valid California State License to practice as Psychiatric Technician MUST be attached to the application at the time of filing. Applications submitted without the required copy of licensure will be considered as incomplete until such information is provided. Original license must be presented at the time of appointment
** Successful applicants for this position who will be required to drive will be required to obtain a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. Applicant's License must not be suspended, restricted or revoked, or have more than four moving violations within the last two years. This information will be verified at the time of appointment

Psychiatric Technician Resume Examples & Samples

Administers, either orally or by injection, prescribed medications to clients in acute psychiatric settings
Interviews the clients, family members, and friends to obtain collateral information that may have bearing on the clients, treatment
Makes program services referrals for persons identified as mentally ill
Conducts the auditing of client records for compliance with documentation guidelines
Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences and collaborates with other mental health staff to develop the most effective treatment plan
Provides direct client care, completes required documentation, updates treatment team regarding client progress
Provides client, family members and significant others with referrals and linkage to community resources
Provides consultation to community agencies in the utilization of mental health and supportservices provided by directly operated clinics, in-patient facilities and contractors of the department
Provides in-service training to departmental staff and volunteers in the identification and treatment of mentally disordered individuals, principles of crisis intervention and management of assaultive behavior
Participates as a member of a Crisis Response Team in an inpatient psychiatric setting
Coordinate the activities of a Psychiatric Mobile Response Team or similar service teamwith law enforcement, courts, schools and other agencies, to assist and evaluate clients who are deemed to be a danger to themselves or others
Serve as a member of a Homeless Outreach and Engagement Team, providing initial assessments in the field and linking homeless mentally ill to mental health services
Coordinate the work of Psychiatric Technicians or others in the delivery of mental health services at an in-patient or out-patient facility
Coordinate or develop psychological rehabilitation programs for the chronically and persistently mentally ill
Lead and provide technical supervision to lower-level psychiatric technicians and supportstaff assigned to provide mental health services at an inpatient or outpatient facility
Serve as mental health service gatekeeper at the mental health ACCESS and Telecommunications Center, performing triage on caller requests for service, referring caller to an appropriate treatment source, and/or dispatching a psychiatric mobile response team
Assists Psychiatrists in completing and checking for accuracy on Treatment Authorization Request (TAR) and Prior Authorization (PA) forms
Promptly responds to phone calls / walk ins from clients regarding medication-related issues (i.e. medication side effects, pharmacy dispensing issues, refill needs) and consults with Psychiatrists and/or Register Nurses regarding those issues
Maintains medication inventory, organization, expiration dates, room/refrigerator temperature logs in the Medication Room
Orders supplies for Medication Room (i.e. sharps containers, syringes, needles, gloves, alcohol swabs, etc.)
Maintains a caseload of clients and facilitate routine follow up and case management services as needed
Works in conjunction with other team members to facilitate services within Care Clinic Model
Prepares and signs the application for immediate 72-hour detention of disturbed psychiatric clients if Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) designated by the Office of Medical Director

Psychiatric Technician Resume Examples & Samples

Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with all patients
Administers medication and treatments to patients
Attends, participates in, and facilitates, as needed, community meetings and therapeutic groups
Coordinates discharges by ensuring that discharge orders are written, and that discharge medication and clothing are given to the patient, family, or others assisting with the discharge
Completes appropriate documentation as assigned
Transcribes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner
Participates as a team member in all unit activities, reports observations, documents observations, and asks appropriate questions when clarification are necessary
Implements patient treatment plans in coordination with the treatment team
Keeps the RN and other team members informed of patient behavior and changes in patient condition
Notifies the RN and other team members in regard to patients who are clinical management concerns
Acts as a role model in maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude in problem solving
Ensures that supplies and medications necessary for patient care are ordered and available
Observes, records and reports patients' social, medical and psychiatric presentation
Participates in admission and discharge and daily data acquisition processes by collecting and documenting data as directed by the RN
Promotes and assists patients in developing self-help skills
Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP's code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures
Six months experience working in an acute mental health treatment setting within the past four years
Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program, or otherwise qualified for California licensure as a Psychiatric Technician
Current Psychiatric Technician license by the state of California
Successful completion of medication administration tests related to medication knowledge, competency and dosage calculations
Demonstrated understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment
Competency in data collection and documentation of data collected
Demonstrated knowledge of psychotropic medications
Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the delivery of mental health services in the State of California
Willingness to develop / enhance competencies in managing the milieu in a PHF

Psychiatric Technician Resume Examples & Samples

Assist in admission process: review admission packet, obtain consents
Facilitate activity sessions
Provide individual services focusing on the needs defined in the treatment plan
Documentation of participation in group activities & meal intake
Identify and report patients who are in crisis
Monitor for the introduction of contraband on the unit, and maintain a safe physical environment
Participate in restraining patients when necessary

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Resume Examples & Samples

Graduate of an accredited School of Psychiatric training or its equivalent
Current California Licensed Psychiatric Technician license
One (1) year of acute inpatient psychiatric experience in the last five years
Medication administration experience required
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Must effectively read, write, and verbally communicate in the English language

Psychiatric Technician Behavioral Health Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Psychology or Social Work
Experience in a psychiatric facility or related setting preferred
Demonstrated ability to train for nonviolent crisis intervention. Medical-surgical patient care experience preferred

Psychiatric Technician Resume Examples & Samples

Adheres to the scope of practice and reports and escalates properly
Required successful completion of hospital program
BLS certification, preferred
Psychiatric experience, preferred
Varied shifts as needed**

Psychiatric Technician Resume Examples & Samples

Minimum Education: Must be able to read, write, speak English, and do simple arithmetic
Working experience in an inpatient behavioral health facility preferred
Experience caring for Gero patients preferred
Fingerprint card
CPI card is a plus
CNA experience is a plus

Psychiatric Technician Resume Examples & Samples

Feeling – must be able to obtain tactile information regarding temperature, skin regularities, pulse, muscle tightness, and course of feeding
Talking – must talk and be able to communicate with and to clients, co-workers, supervisors, visitors, and various consultants
Hearing – must hear to receive instructions from supervisor as well as to hear clients, co-workers, visitors, and consultants
Seeing – must see for the majority of job duties. On-site inspection is required to evaluate safe work conditions and the clients’ living environment, and status of clients, ongoing. Must review written documentation regarding the client’s mental and health status, etc

Psychiatric Technician Resume Examples & Samples

Feeling-must be able to obtain tactiles information regarding temperature, skin regularities, pulse, muscle tightness, and course of feeding
Talking-must talk and be able to communicate with and to clients, co-workers, supervisors, visitors, and various consultants
Hearing-must hear to receive instructions from supervisor as well as to hear clients, co-workers, visitors, and consultants
Seeing-must see for the majority of job duties. On-stie inspection is required to evaluate safe work conditions and the clients' living environment, and status of clients, ongoing. Must review written documentation regarding the client's mental and health status, etc

Psychiatric Technician Resume Examples & Samples

Feeling - must be able to obtain tactile information regarding temperature, skin regularities, pulse, muscle tightness, and course of feeding
Talking - must talk and be able to communicate with and to clients, co-workers, supervisors, visitors, and various consultants
Hearing - must hear to receive instructions from supervisor as well as to hear clients, co-workers, visitors, and consultants
Seeing - must see for the majority of job duties. On-site inspection is required to evaluate safe work conditions and the clients' living environment, and status of clients, ongoing. Must review written documentation regarding the client's mental and health status, etc

Psychiatric Technician Assistant Resume Examples & Samples

Feeling-must be able to obtain tactile information regarding temperature, skin regularities, pulse, muscle tightness, and course of feeding
Talking – must be able to talk/communicate with clients, co-workers, supervisors, visitors, and various consultants
Hearing – must hear to receive instructions from supervisor as well as to hear clients, coworkers, visitors, and consultants
Seeing – must see for the majority of job duties. On-site inspection is required to evaluate safe work and living environment, and status of clients, ongoing. Must review written documentation regarding the client’s status, etc

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Resume Examples & Samples

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification
Management of Assaultive Behavior certification
Education or experience relating to psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment preferred

Psychiatric Technician Resume Examples & Samples

Implements patient care plan as directed by the RN
Provides appropriate basic physical care to patients as designated by the RN including taking vital signs and other medical procedures
Assumes responsibility for guiding patients in recreational activities under the direction of the RN or Activities Therapist
Observes and reports unusual situations, reactions, effects, or conditions to appropriate person. Demonstrates awareness of patients' potential need for PRN psychotropic medication and the knowledge and awareness of potential side effects from the medications including prompt reporting of the observation to the RN
Assumes responsibility for the security and well being of patients in the closed unit and the dayroom
Runs errands as requested by nurses on duty, including transporting supplies to and from Central Supply, medications from Pharmacy, etc
Maintains general cleanliness of service areas
Lancaster General Hospital requires a high school diploma and CPR certification for this position
One to two (1-2) years of psychology training
The position deals with issues or problems that often require thoughtful reasoning before arriving at approaches or solutions. Some independent thought, planning or origination of options and solutions is necessary. The individual must have the ability to apply principles of reasoning and problem solving to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Psychiatric Technician Resume Examples & Samples

College degree in behavioral science or one year Psychiatric Technician experience in an in-patient acute psychiatric hospital
Successful completion of the Customer Centered Care Assessment ( CCC Assessment)
Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (BLS card)

Wp-psychiatric Technician Resume Examples & Samples

Provide assistance in accordance with selected self-care concepts, as needed (e.g. bathing, oral hygiene, hair and nail care, shaving, toileting, eating, etc.)
Document observations / interventions per guidelines
Promote patient socialization, self-care and development utilizing treatment team plan to guide/direct, recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patients
Assist in evaluating nursing services on assigned unit
Demonstrated ability to lift, un-assisted, weights greater than 50 pounds, using proper lifting techniques
Must have High school graduate or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and experience
Experience caring for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities

Psychiatric Technician Resume Examples & Samples

Observe and Report Patient Care Data
Assist in identification and provision of patient and family education needs relative to patient care
Maintain a recovery-oriented stance in the milieu, to include patients in recreational activities; and seeking to employer patients in making choices that support their own recovery goals
Treatment Planning
Must be available to work weekends and holidays, as necessary

Psychiatric Technician Resume Examples & Samples

Previous experience in psychiatric-mental health setting or previous experience in medical-surgical health care setting preferred
If working with a specialty population, e.g., geriatrics or children and adolescents, previous experience with that population also preferred
Successful completion of CPR training and crisis intervention training within 3 months of hire

Psychiatric Technician Resume Examples & Samples

Uses knowledge of behavioral health diagnosis/issue to understand the presenting problem and provides therapeutic direction and feedback to the patient
Communicates observation data based on the patient’s goals and plan of care
Responds during a psychiatric emergency using least restrictive measures to assure patient safety
Uses verbal de-escalation techniques to prevent escalation and violence
Is expert in the use of non-violent crisis prevention techniques
Maintains therapeutic boundaries
Monitors the environment for items that could be used as weapons to harm self or others
Provides emotional support
Psychology, Sociology, Education or other related degree highly preferred
Crisis Prevention Certification initial and maintained annually preferred
Two years’ experience preferred in psychiatric inpatient or day programs, or psychiatric residential placement programs, or in Therapeutic Support Services
Background in aggression management a plus

Psychiatric Technician Resume Examples & Samples

One to two years college-level education or 1 - 2 years' experience working in the mental health field
CNA certification preferred
Due to the nature of treatment and the population served there is a bona fide occupational qualification that the applicant be female
Care Techs are required to transport patients using company vehicles. To qualify to drive company vehicles Care Techs must consent to a driving record check, and must
Be at least 20 years of age
Have NO driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) convictions
Care Techs eat meals along with the patients. The Center has dietitians who ensure that a wide variety of foods are served in nutritious and appetizing meals. Because the Center specializes in the treatment of eating disorders it is important that staff mentor healthy attitudes and behaviors about food. For this reason Care Techs are required to eat appropriate portions of everything served with the meal. This includes all food groups: meats, poultry, fish, fruits, dairy products, etc

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Resume Examples & Samples

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Graduate of an accredited Licensed Psychiatric Technician program
Current unencumbered California LPT license
Current Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
One year recent employment experience in an Acute Psychiatric Inpatient setting
Crisis intervention experience
Excellent communication and observation skills

Psychiatric Technician Psychiatric Medical Unit East Orlando Nights Resume Examples & Samples

Adequate knowledge of activities of daily living and vital signs
Two years of college with a major in psychology, nursing or related fields. (Preferred)
One year’s experience in a healthcare setting. (Preferred)

Psychiatric Technician Resume Examples & Samples

To serve as role model for less experienced personnel and in this way teach more adaptive and efficient means of interacting with disturbed patients and families
Provides short term crisis consultation to families, community agencies and the public as required
Administers oral and subcutaneous and intra-muscular medications under the direction of a Physician
Orients and trains other staff as required
Leadership in crisis situations
Practical nursing techniques and their application
Techniques of physical control and protection
Behavior patterns of persons with symptoms of emotional disturbance or mental illness
Reaction, contra-indications and responses to common psychiatric medications
Medical and psychiatric emergency procedures
Basic principles and techniques of psychotherapy used in the treatment of psychiatric patients
Community resources for appropriate referral of patients
Act as a leader in crisis situations
Administer oral and subcutaneous medications
Apply basic nursing care principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric patients
Exercise judgment in recognizing symptoms indicative of adverse patient reactions
Respond to psychiatric emergencies with appropriate intervention
Ability to work effectively as a member of the treatment team
Maintain accurate records
Analyze situations accurately and take effective action
Speak before individuals and groups
Apply a reasonable degree of physical exertion occasionally in restraining over-active patients

Psychiatric Technician Resume Examples & Samples

At least one year of psychiatry-related experience
Knowledge of the psychiatric population
A high school diploma
Current BLS certificate from the American Heart Association

Psychiatric Technician Resume Examples & Samples

Provides care based on the patient's plan of care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse
One year full-time experience as a technician in a mental health setting
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required
High School Diploma plus training required
Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Psychiatric Technician Resume Examples & Samples

The Psychiatric Technician performs assigned patient care tasks and other related unit duties, defined, and delegated under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse
Functions effectively in emergency and stressful situations e.g. remains calm. Uses least to most restrictive strategies to de-escalate patients e.g. implements behavioral contract, restraints, seclusion at the direction of the RN; remains objective
High School Graduate/equivalent; 2 year College Degree related to psychology preferred
One year experience in Behavioral Health or related human services field required if no college background

Psychiatric Technician Resume Examples & Samples

Team Collaboration.Attend IDTPs and communicate with outpatients, therapists and other members of the team
Patient Care. Transfer patients to other areas and accompany them to outside appointments; assist with independent functioning such as ADLs, meal supervision and admission; conduct patient rounds; provide psych management such as group therapy, 1:1 contact and communication with families
Documentation. Record patient assignment, Tx plans and 1:1 supervision

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