Psych Tech

Psych Tech

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
• Patient Safety
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Skill Development
• Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
• Patient Care
• Accurate and Timely Documentation
• Time Management

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living tasks, performs, and accurately documents delegated patient care procedures, treatments, observations, groups/education, etc. and in a timely manner.
• Orients patients to the Behavioral Health unit or program, inventory belongings, may give appropriate supplies and testing, and may transport patients to appropriate appointments, units or activities.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal relations and communication skills with co-workers, patients, families, and other personnel involved with patient care. Reports changes in the patient’s condition to the applicable clinical staff.
• Maintains a safe, consistent and supportive environment by providing care in accordance with the multidisciplinary treatment plan using established behavioral interventions and programs to meet patient care needs.
• Ensures that assigned areas are clean, straight and in compliance with fire and safety hazards before leaving at the end of each shift.
• Maintains constant surveillance of assigned areas to ensure patient safety including visual patient checks, room checks and unit checks.
• Will stock supplies and carry out general housekeeping tasks as assigned.
• Participates in regulatory activities or duties (e.g., chart checks/audits, fridge temps, committees for improvement and other quality-oriented tasks).
• Reports and addresses real or potential problems with quality and appropriateness of care through the use of event reports, or other appropriate means.
• Follows appropriate chain of command regarding issues in a timely manner.
• Responsible for patient safety and the overall management of patient behavior on the behavioral health units.
• Has the ability to work with physically and mentally aggressive patients by anticipating and diffusing situations, which might lead to disruptive behaviors.
• Performs appropriately in emergency situations. Responds efficiently and calmly, securing qualified assistance as needed.
• Recognizes critical situations and identifies options to manage crisis using sound judgment and problem-solving skills to prevent escalation of the situation or injury to client/staff.
• Strictly adheres to behavioral health policy standards regarding the use of seclusion and restraint.
• Completes all mandatory and required education assignments in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates clinical proficiency and competency for age groups served.
• Treats patients and families with care and respect.
• Maintains corporate/department standards regarding compliance and confidentiality.
• Will assist in facilitating various skills, relaxation, and psycho-educational groups using knowledge of group dynamics and organizational skills to achieve treatment plan goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• CNA or EMT
• Post high school education in social work, psychology, sociology, family studies, or a health sciences field
• Experience working with psychiatric and/or chemically dependent patients.
• Experience providing behavioral healthcare services care to patient populations