The Psychiatric Technician supports Registered Nurses in meeting the needs of psychiatric or chemically dependent adolescent patients in a behavioral health setting
Job Summary
The Psychiatric Technician supports Registered Nurses in meeting the needs of psychiatric or chemically dependent adolescent patients in a behavioral health setting.
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including competitive compensation, benefits, retirement plans, and career development programs.
Advocate Health is a leading nonprofit integrated health system serving nearly 6 million patients with a strong commitment to clinical innovation and equitable care.
Matching Summary
The Psychiatric Technician supports Registered Nurses in meeting the needs of psychiatric or chemically dependent adolescent patients in a behavioral health setting.
Salary
Base: $19.80 - $29.70 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Incentive pay for select positions; Benefits: Paid Time Off, health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Psychiatric patient care
Therapeutic communication skills
CPI techniques usage
Behavioral health environment
Patient observation and documentation
Group therapy participation
Nice-to-have
Flexibility in workload
Empathy and patient dignity
Unit-based process improvement
On-call duties availability
Key Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
CPI certification within 90 days
BLS certification per policy
Relevant hospital patient care experience preferred