Psychiatric Technician - Behavioral Health - Full Time, Days (7AM - 7PM, Alternating Days)
Long Island Community Hospital has served this richly diverse region as a patient-first community hospital for more than 60 years. We are committed to becoming the community's healthcare provider of choice with our greatly enhanced services.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Psychiatric Technician - Behavioral Health. In this role, the successful candidate works in collaboration with Behavioral Health staff to provide observation, care, and treatment to an adult psychiatric population in an emergency setting. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provision of Patient Care
- Identify unusual behavior of patients and communicate observations to the RN in charge.
- Document patient’s behavior and recognize physical or psychological changes during 1:1 observation.
- Apply restraints appropriately and demonstrate knowledge of hospital policies regarding restraint and seclusion.
- Recognize verbal/non-verbal communication problems of patients and their families.
- Ensure patient confidentiality according to NYS and Federal guidelines.
- Make regular rounds of assigned patients and report changes to the nurse in charge.
- Provide information regarding patient behavior for the development of individual treatment plans.
- Participate in creating a safe environment for patients.
- Set limits and restrictions under the direction of nursing staff.
- Participate in evaluation of the therapeutic environment.
- Complete various errands as requested, such as transporting patients and delivering supplies.
- Perform 1:1 within the Behavioral Health Department as needed.
- Verify 1:1 with the assigned RN when necessary.
- Complete thorough contraband searches upon admission.
- Documentation Requirements
- Document appropriately for 1:1 and close observation patients.
- Document patient belongings and restraints as required.
- Provide written summaries of patient observations to the RN as needed.
- Complete admission paperwork and other assigned documentation.
- Overall Functioning of the Department
- Conduct contraband checks in the Emergency Department prior to admission.
- Assist with activities of daily living and monitor patients as needed.
- Help patients with laundry and packing belongings upon discharge.
- Work as part of a psychiatric team.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent. Ability to work effectively with Behavioral Health patients. Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention technique. First Aid Training. BLS Certification. De-escalation Training. Ability to lift/carry up to 25 lbs and push/pull up to 75 lbs. Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, and occasional reaching above shoulders.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Long Island Community Hospital is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. We require applications to be completed online.
The salary range for the role is $46,644.00 - $46,644.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.
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