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McLaren Health Care

Psychiatric Technician

Pay: Not specified
Posted: 07/03/2026
Location: Bay City, MI (Onsite)
Last Updated: 1 week ago
Hours: Part-Time
Expires: 9/24/2026

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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.

$34,454 / year median in Michigan

+17% projected growth

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Job Description

Psychiatric Technician 🔍 Michigan, Bay City New 📁 Service/Support 💼 McLaren Bay Region 📅    26003626 Requisition # Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for
Job Alerts Position Summary:
Working under the direction of an RN and in compliance with the treatment plan, provides therapeutic care and monitors patients' conditions. Assists patients in their daily activities and ensures a safe, clean environment.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities :
Observes patients' behavior, listen to their concerns, and records their condition, observations and services performed. Leads patients in therapeutic and recreational activities. Assists with admitting, transporting and discharging patients. Monitors patients' vital signs. Helps patients with activities of daily living, including eating and bathing. Restrains patients who may become physically violent. Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families. Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA. Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols. 10. Performs other related duties as required and directed.
Qualifications:
Required Associates degree in human services field or science, or; Student currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing Program who has completed mental health clinical rotation, or; High school diploma with three years providing direct patient care on an inpatient psychiatric unit or residential setting, or; High school diploma and completion of Behavioral Health training program through the US Armed Services, or; High school diploma with three years of relevant experience in human services (social services, law enforcement, community mental health, hospital, or criminal justice) or working as security officer in a hospital setting Preferred Previous experience working with persons with mental illness or substance abuse disorders Bachelor's degree in human services field or science
Additional Information Schedule:
Part-time Requisition ID:
26003626
Daily Work Times:
7:00pm-7:30am
Hours Per Pay Period:
48
On Call:
No Weekends:
Yes