Psychiatric Technician - Atrium Health Behavioral Health Davidson Mtn. Laurel Ft Day

Advocate Health

Base: $19.80 - $29.70 ph; bonus/equity: premium py...
Not specified (assumed to be on-site based on the nature of the role).
Therapeutic patient interaction
Behavioral health inpatient care
Patient observation and documentation
Advocate Health is seeking a Psychiatric Technician for its Atrium Health Behavioral Health department. The role involves therapeutic patient interaction, monitoring behavior, and participation in group activities, with a full-time schedule and comprehensive benefits offered

Job Summary

  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including competitive compensation, benefits, and career development programs.
  • The role involves working with potentially combative or self-destructive patients in a safe and therapeutic manner while maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality.
  • Advocate Health is a large nonprofit integrated health system nationally recognized for clinical innovation and providing equitable care.

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Advocate Health is seeking a Psychiatric Technician for its Atrium Health Behavioral Health department. The role involves therapeutic patient interaction, monitoring behavior, and participation in group activities, with a full-time schedule and comprehensive benefits offered.

Salary

Base: $19.80 - $29.70 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Premium pay for shift and on-call; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, and paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Therapeutic patient interaction
  • Behavioral health inpatient care
  • Patient observation and documentation
  • Participation in group therapy activities
  • Use of CPI techniques
  • Walking, standing, and lifting in patient care
  • Empathy and confidentiality maintenance

Nice-to-have

  • Flexibility in workload
  • Participation in unit committees
  • Process improvement involvement
  • Good therapeutic communication skills
  • Team-oriented environment

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • CPI certification within 90 days of hire
  • BLS certification per policy
  • Relevant patient care experience preferred
  • Good therapeutic communication skills required

Work Rights

Not specified

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