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Psychiatric Technician
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What they do
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
Job Description
General Information Department Medical Psych Canyon View Hospital Position Type Flex, Full-Time, Part-Time Shift Variable Job
ID 158520
City Twin Falls State ID Category Clinical Technologist & Technicians Description & Requirements At St. Luke's, our patients come from all walks of life and so do we! We strive to foster an environment that embraces our employees' unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives which drives our exceptional, patient-centered care.
What You Can Expect From This Role:
Assists in the care of individuals with mental illnesses and or behavioral problems Monitor patient's physical and emotional well-being Part Time with benefits and hospital contributions 12 Hour Variable Shifts, Full time, Part time and PRN opportunities available Shift differentials for night and weekends
Qualifications:
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Licenses/Certifications:
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Heart Association or American Red Cross What's In It For You At St. Luke's, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission - and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals. St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.
•Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.
Benefits
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance