Psych Technician

Title: Psychiatric Technician

Position Summary:

• We are seeking a compassionate Psychiatric Technician to join our pediatric behavioral health team. In this role, you will ensure the safety and well-being of children and adolescents, perform nursing assistant duties, and provide behavioral management support. Your ability to assess, intervene, and de-escalate situations will be essential in maintaining a secure environment for both independent and dependent patients.

Day to Day:

• Monitors and supports the mental health and daily functioning of child and adolescent patients.
• Ensures patient and staff safety by monitoring for risks and reporting concerns.
• Utilizes therapeutic approaches to manage the milieu, minimizing restraint and seclusion.
• Completes documentation and facilitates psychoeducational groups as scheduled.
• Maintains a therapeutic environment and provides high-quality patient care.
• Keeps current on psychiatric nursing practices, including de-escalation and trauma-informed care.
• Adheres to confidentiality, infection control, and cleanliness standards.
• Provides culturally sensitive care, respecting patient autonomy and dignity.
• Seeks ongoing self-assessment and feedback to improve expertise and collaborates with the team.
• May perform delegated tasks under RN supervision.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Understanding of mental health, acquired through at least 1 year of academic study in behavioral sciences or related experience.
• Minimum of 6 months' experience in a pediatric mental health setting preferred.
• Strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to remain composed and respond swiftly as part of a team in high-pressure or emergency situations.
• Proficient in applying de-escalation strategies, setting boundaries, and utilizing the least restrictive interventions during pre-crisis moments.

Shift: 40 hours

Monday-Sunday Rotation from 7am-3:30pm and 3pm-11:30pm (pay differentials included!)

Perks!:

• Incredible meaningful environment and daily impact.
• Competitive compensation $ (pay differentials)
• Specialty Environment

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For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.