Healthcare, Other, Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician, Other / General, Counseling
Job Description
Psychiatric Technician Job Requirements
JOB SUMMARY: Assists in providing patient care and treatment in accordance with the Division of Nursing Standards. Maintains in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment, assists the patient care team to provide various patient care activities and maintains customer service focus essential for smooth operation. Performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services required to maintain the therapeutic milieu.Provides care to a general adult population of acutely ill psychiatric patients. The age of population served is neonate to geriatric or as defined in unit-specific structural standards in the assigned area.
Work Experience
Education & Training: Must have current knowledge of psychological theory and/or related behavioral health theory. AA or Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, or related field, or pursuing a degree in a related healthcare field, or one (1) year experience in the behavioral health field in lieu of degree. Certified by the Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Nursing Assistant required. Current BLS required.
Work Orientation & Experience: Previous experience as a CNA in a behavioral health setting preferred.May require up to (3) weeks of orientation with a preceptor.
Benefits
Full-Time Days (7am-7:30pm)
Pay Range:$ 17.68- $24.76/hr. (depends on years of experience)
Other Compensation (if applicable):Shift Differential
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