Pediatric Psych Tech

Pediatric Psych Tech

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
• Ability to comfortably work with physically and mentally aggressive patients
• Ability to maintain calm demeanor while sitting with patients actively exhibiting negative or maladaptive behaviors
• Effective interpersonal relations and communication skills with co-workers, patients, and families

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care by developing rapport with patients
• Facilitate patient/caregiver safety
• Gather critical data to inform the treatment team in the development of the treatment plan
• Implement interventions as recommended by the multi-disciplinary treatment team
• Maintain a safe, consistent and supportive environment by providing care in accordance with the multi-disciplinary treatment plan
• Work collaboratively with the team to ensure patient safety, appropriate management of individual patient behavior, and overall milieu management
• Provide direct observation of acutely unsafe patients in collaboration with the treatment team and charge nurse
• Anticipate and diffuse patient behaviors that have the likelihood to lead to out of control behaviors
• Strictly adhere to behavioral health policy standards regarding the use of seclusion and restraint
• Provide emotional support to patients and families, lead diversionary activities
• Facilitate various group content including recreational activities, goal setting, relaxation, skill building and psycho educational as dictated by skill level
• Perform and accurately document patient care interventions, observations, and group/educational interactions
• Communicate appropriate patient information to the treatment team regarding patient behaviors, interactions, participation in treatment and any changes in patient condition
• May act as an aide in a school setting (program dependent)
• May orient patients to the Behavioral Health unit or program
• May transport patients to appropriate appointments, units or activities
• May stock supplies and carry out general housekeeping tasks as assigned
• Complete all mandatory and required education assignments in a timely manner
• Participate in quality assurance activities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalency
• Post high school education in social work, psychology, sociology, family studies, or a health sciences field
• Experience working with behavioral health and/or chemically dependent patients
• Experience providing behavioral healthcare services to child/adolescent patient populations
• Valid Utah driver’s license (with no record of suspension, revocation or denial) for programs which require psych techs to transport patients.