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at Idaho Division of Human Resources in Nampa, Idaho, United States

Psychiatric Technician - SHW

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A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$43,176 / year median in Idaho

+18% projected growth

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at Idaho Division of Human Resources in Nampa, Idaho, United States Job Description
DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH , SAFETY , AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS
Come join a great team at State Hospital West ( SHW )! We are seeking three temporary Psychiatric Technician at SHW located in Nampa. SHW is a 16-bed adolescent psychiatric treatment facility serving youth ages 12 to 17. Nestled between Ridgecrest and Centennial golf courses along the I-84 corridor, SHW offers a tranquil setting for healing and growth. SHW provides critical inpatient psychiatric care for Idaho adolescents experiencing the most severe and persistent mental health challenges. We work in close partnership with families and communities to help our youths transition back to successful community living. SHW is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Why join us? This position offers the opportunity to work with an excellent team of the top health care providers in Idaho. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is seeking individuals who are driven to make an impact to our patients' lives. If you are someone who wants to make a difference, share in growth and development, and know at the end of the day you have made a positive impact, then our Psychiatric Technician Trainee position might be for you! This position also requires applicants to become certified in CPR and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention. Employees may be required to work weekends, holidays, and day shifts, swing shifts, and night shifts. This position is not eligible for telework. Temporary positions are limited to working 1,385 hours in a 12-month period for any one state agency. Employees are eligible for benefits if they work twenty (20) hours or more per week and the term of employment is expected to exceed five (5) continuous months. The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position, will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, the applicant will be required to complete and pass a criminal history background investigation after a conditional offer of employment. This is an ongoing announcement which means at the time applicants apply, we may or may not have an opening. Those applicants that take and pass the exam to show they meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the referral list. When a position becomes available, the hiring supervisor will then directly contact those applicants they wish to interview off the referral list. BENEFI To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account