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Office of Shared Administration (WV)
Psychiatric Rehabilitation 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.
$35,516 / year median in West Virginia
+16% projected growth
Job Description
JOB This position is for the Transitional Living Facility and under the direction of the charge nurse and LPN, monitors the patient's physical and emotional well-being and reports unusual behavior or physical ailments to the appropriate staff. Provides nursing, psychiatric and personal care to mentally ill forensic patients. Encourages residents to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational and other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills and develop social and therapeutic relationships. Also supervises residents on approved outings, Responsible for documenting information regarding patient care and behavior. Performs related duties as required. Mandatory overtime is an essential function of this position. Applicants selected must successfully complete a chemical urinalysis and a breath analysis drug screening test. All employees shall be subject to drug and alcohol testing as for probable cause as set forth in agency & bureau policies. Selected applicants must successfully complete a background check. This is a tobacco free campus. 0512P00903 0512P00966 0512P01025 0512P01650 SUPPLEMENTAL