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Lone Star Behavioral Health Hospital

Psychiatric Technician (7pm - 7am)

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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.

$33,378 / year median in Texas

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

NIGHT SHIFT - 7PM-7AM POSITION PURPOSE
To assist in the direct care and management of adult/geriatric patients (age 18+). To provide monitoring, supervision, safety, milieu management, and crisis intervention for the patient population.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Provides consistent supervision in the patient milieu and assures unit guidelines are followed. 2.Insures documentation of patient/environmental rounds and daily logs. 3. Works to provide a safe environment and delivery of care. 4.Responds to crisis intervention calmly and per CPI guidelines. 5.Acts as a Patient Advocate in problem solving issues for the patients. 6.Adheres to hospital philosophy and all hospital policies. 7. Assists with clerical duties.
QUALIFICATIONS
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
AND ABILITIES
Good verbal and written skills, ability to rotate shifts as necessary, ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information. Must consistently exhibit mental and emotional ability to understand and perform the essential functions of job.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED (preferred
EXPERIENCE
One year of experience as a Psychiatric Technician (Preferred).
Work Remotely No Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person