PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN

Memphis Mental Health Institute 951 Court Avenue Memphis, TN 38103

Memphis Mental Health Institute:

Memphis Mental Health Institute (MMHI) is a psychiatric hospital that has been serving the Memphis community since 1962. Hospitalizations are on a voluntary or involuntary basis, or patients can also be referred by the court system for pre-trial evaluations. The hospital offers 2 short-term care units for a total of 55 beds. The mission of Memphis Mental Health Institute is to provide a therapeutic environment centered on compassion and quality care for each individual we serve. It is the vision of MMHI to be recognized for providing person-centered psychiatric care in a therapeutic, supportive, and compassionate environment.

Job Responsibilities:

Under nursing supervision, Psychiatric Technicians at Memphis Mental Health Institute (MMHI) provide direct care to patients in Short Term Care Programs; Extended Care Programs; and, Forensic Care Programs for those who have been diagnosed with a mental illness and have forensic charges.

Responsibilities of this position include:

Providing daily living care for patients such as bathing and personal hygiene; assisting with dressing (clothes); and, feeding. Having the ability to move, lift, and/or transfer patients using sliding boards, wheel chairs, or other required equipment; as well as provide supervised medical assistance, such as, but not limited to, obtaining vital signs and weights of patients. Escorting patients to appointments and other appropriate areas; and, they provide individualized teaching and lead activities for patients. Making rounds according to policy and procedure to account for each assigned patient. Providing verbal de-escalation of agitated patients Performing CPR and other emergency responses and techniques when necessary. All necessary training including CPR and Patient De-escalation will be provided on-site.

Shifts Available:

Psychiatric Technicians work 12.5 hour shifts

• 3•4 Days/ Nights per Week.

Standard shifts are:

6:45 a.m.

• 8:15 p.m. (Days) 6:45 p.m.
• 8:15 a.m. (Nights)
• Additional Pay for

Night Shift Work Employee Benefits:

The State of Tennessee offers excellent benefits to all regular full-time employees.

Some of these benefits are:

Retirement Plan

• 401(k) and Pension Health Insurance Tuition Assistance (Employee and Children)

Sick and Vacation Time Accrued Monthly Short and Long-Term Disability Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Sick Leave Bank State Employee Discounts Required Education:

Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

A valid motor vehicle operator license may be required. Must have the ability to lift 30

• 50 lbs.

and perform repetitive tasks consisting of bending, stooping, standing and walking.

Preferred Qualifications:

Mental Health and/or Corrections experience

Job Type:

Full-time Experience:

Mental Health or Correctional/Law Enforcement experience preferred but not required Required work authorization:

Pre-employment Drug Testing and Criminal Background Check Required Base Salary:

Overtime is available MMHI is an

Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Required) Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location:

In person