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.
Technician I Behavioral Health at Rochester Regional Health Technician I Behavioral Health at Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, New York Posted in 6 days ago. $17.85•$20.00 per hour
Job Description:
Description Job Title:
Behavioral Health Tech Department:
Chemical Dependency Location:
Greece Clinic Hours Per Week:
Varies Schedule:
Per Diem SUMMARY:
Assist Unit Leadership in assessing patient's functioning as well as developing and implementing treatment plans and services as patient's needs warrant.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care. Provide direct care services to patient on an individual basis, including activities such as daily living, social and psychiatric rehabilitation as directed by the RN; communicate with patient effectively and ensure they have access to required services Treatment Planning. Participate in the development of a comprehensive treatment plan, incorporating patient's needs and wants as shared through patient surveys and direct communication with patient Documentation. Ensure concise, pertinent and complete documentation of patient's response to treatment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's degree in human services or equivalent combination of education and work experience Bachelor's degree in psychology, Sociology or Human Services 1-3 years of healthcare experience in related field Strong communication skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
S•Sedentary Work•Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
PAY RANGE
$17.85•$20.00 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
