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Centers for Independence
Behavioral Health Tech I - CRC South
Career Insights for Mental Health / Psychiatric Technician
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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.
$36,188 / year median in Wisconsin
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Position Type
- Part Time
- Job Shift
- 2nd Shift-Every Other Weekend
- Education Level
- High School Diploma, HSED or GED
- Travel Percentage
- None
- Category
- Nonprofit - Social Services
- Description
Job Purpose:
- This is a technical position that involves the direct care of adults with severe and persistent mental illness. This position helps provide a homelike environment, which enables residents to learn and develop daily living skills as well as socialization and leisure skills.
Essential Job Functions:
- _(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
DHS 83 CBRF
regulations. + Ensures that all physical repairs are reported to the Property Management Department. + Performs room, water, temperature or any other daily weekly monitoring that is assigned by the Program Coordinator including labeling and putting away the weekly grocery order. + Practices emergency evacuation procedures and performs fire alarm system checks with residents and documents these drills. + Documents residents' daily behavior and routine in the resident daily log consistent with their Individualized Service Plan goals. + Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service training seminars and conferences as required. + Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures and DHS 83 rules. + Performs special assignments and or projects as assigned + Other duties as assigned.- Qualifications
Required Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure and Credentials:
- _(Where appropriate, education and/or experience may be substituted)_
Minimum Required Education:
- High School Diploma/GED is required.
Minimum Required Experience:
- Minimum of 1 years' experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Required License - Certification - Registration
- : Issued By Governing Body (if applicable): Attends required annual CBRF training's and is able to successfully pass competency testing.
Travel Type:
- None
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- + Must be able to function with minimum supervision.
Decision Making & Judgment:
Makes timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks +Providing Consultation:
Partners with clients to identify and resolve complex or sensitive issues. +Analysis/Reasoning:
Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices. +Customer Focus:
Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the organization.Physical Requirements, Visual Acuity, and Work Conditions:
- Physical Requirements
- : On occasion must be able to push/pull/lift/move objects weighing at least 50 pounds. Must have the ability to climb at least two flights of stairs.
- Visual Acuity
- : The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal.
- Working Conditions
- : This position may work in a variety of indoor and outdoor work environments including the Crisis Resource Center, office settings and may include outdoor areas.