Psychiatric Technician - Atrium Health Davidson Behavioral Health Mountain Laurel Ft Nights

Atrium Health

Davidson, North Carolina, United States
$19.80 - $29.70; premium pyy such as shift, on cal...
Not specified (assumed to be on-site due to the nature of the role).
Therapeutic interaction with patients
Observe and report patient changes
Participate in group activities
Atrium Health is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Technician for their Behavioral Health unit in Davidson, North Carolina. The role involves observing and interacting with patients, documenting changes in behavior, and assisting in therapeutic and recreational activities, primarily during night shifts

Job Summary

  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, and programs that invest in your career development.
  • Essential functions include observing, reporting, and documenting patient behavior changes, interacting therapeutically with patients, and participating in social and recreational activities.
  • The role requires working in a patient care area with potentially combative patients and includes physical requirements such as walking, standing, and lifting.

Matching Summary

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Atrium Health is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Technician for their Behavioral Health unit in Davidson, North Carolina. The role involves observing and interacting with patients, documenting changes in behavior, and assisting in therapeutic and recreational activities, primarily during night shifts.

Salary

$19.80 - $29.70; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Paid Time Off programs, Health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, Educational Assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Therapeutic interaction with patients
  • Observe and report patient changes
  • Participate in group activities
  • CPI techniques
  • Patient rounds every half hour
  • Respond with empathy and dignity

Nice-to-have

  • Flexibility in changing workload
  • Unit-based process improvement
  • Unit-based committees
  • On-call duties as requested

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • CPI certification within 90 days
  • BLS certification
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Relevant patient care experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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