JOB SUMMARY:

The Psych Care Tech – Psyche Acute is responsible for performing regularly scheduled duties as a member of a team in the care and treatment of clients of ages appropriate to the unit, following established methods and procedures.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES (UNIT SPECIFIC):

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Professionalism and business acumen appropriate for working with guests, clients, physicians, employees and volunteers.
• Excellent time management skills, punctuality and a sense of urgency in completing tasks.
• Ability to cost effectively manage resources and supplies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 college level psychology/sociology classes

or

• 1 year of experience working with mental health population preferred.

• Completes accurate admission records, set up rooms, orient clients to unit and assist them as needed.
• Regularly monitors clients in need of close observation per physician orders and policy and procedure.
• Reports to team leader or charge nurse any observations or charges in symptomology.
• Using knowledge of etiology of side effects from medications, observes and reports findings in a timely manner.
• Understands the parameters of normal vital signs and reports abnormal findings to team leader.
• Monitors the personal hygiene of clients and assist with completion of ADL’s routinely.
• Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of the need for comfort and safety; follow through to provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment for clients.
• Monitors clients’ behaviors and the potential for volatile situations; remains alert and ready to diffuse situations when necessary.
• Adapts to the different needs of clients from adolescents to geriatrics.
• Completes group activities as assigned.
• Keeps current with all posted material, policies and procedures in the department.
• Responds to emergency walk-ins or calls as assigned.
• Assists with transport of clients to appointments and activities as assigned.
• Presents self to clients in a professional, therapeutic manner; maintains a clear understanding of policies regarding dress code, staff/client fraternization, crises intervention, and other duties as assigned.
• Accurately, clearly and concisely records all pertinent information, daily conversations, observed behaviors, and staff interventions in the daily shift notes per policy and procedures.
• Completes admission documentation accurately, legibly and timely per policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.