Volunteer Behavioral Healthcare System is now seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Technician to join our team in providing exceptional care to individuals with mental health challenges, in the Monteagle area .

Starting Pay:

$16

PH Schedule:

(FT Second shift, 3p-11p) & (PT 3rd shift-Thu, Fri, Sat)

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Must have high school diploma or GED. Experience working with medically fragile and psychiatric clients preferred.

EXEMPLARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interact with clients in activities including meals, transporting clients to appointments and activities outside the home, etc.
• Assisting with meal preparation and household chores including cleaning, laundry, taking out trash, shopping, etc.
• Assisting clients with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Assists clients in becoming accustomed to the home routine and encouraging them in their adjustment.
• Maintain documentation of client encounters, etc in the client chart in accordance with the company and regulatory guidelines.
• Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
• Must be able to work with minimal direct supervision, and report to supervisor in a concise timely manner.
• Ability to maintain a flexible and cohesive relationship with clients, co-workers, and the public.
• Display flexibility in accepting additional responsibilities and assignments changes, including shift changes.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employees in this employee classification. Employees may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Pay:

From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Monteagle, TN 37356 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Monteagle, TN 37356: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person