The Psychiatric Technician supports Registered Nurses in meeting the needs of psychiatric or chemically dependent adolescent patients under supervision
Job Summary
The Psychiatric Technician supports Registered Nurses in meeting the needs of psychiatric or chemically dependent adolescent patients under supervision.
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including competitive compensation, benefits, retirement plans, and educational assistance programs.
Advocate Health is a leading nonprofit integrated health system serving nearly 6 million patients with expertise in multiple specialties and a large graduate medical education program.
Matching Summary
The Psychiatric Technician supports Registered Nurses in meeting the needs of psychiatric or chemically dependent adolescent patients under supervision.
Salary
Base: $19.80 - $29.70 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Premium pay for shift and on-call; Benefits: Paid Time Off, health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Therapeutic patient interaction
Behavior observation and documentation
Participation in group therapy activities
Use of CPI techniques
Patient rounds every half hour
Work with potentially combative patients
Nice-to-have
Flexibility in workload
Empathy and maintaining patient dignity
Participation in process improvement activities
Participation in unit committees
Key Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
CPI certification within 90 days of hire
BLS certification per policy
Relevant hospital patient care experience preferred