Psychiatric Technician

at  State of Montana

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

• Knowledge of practices and methods for providing care.
• Skill to utilize equipment necessary to perform routine nursing care and procedure.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with patients requiring degrees of assistance.
• Ability to make observations and report/record them accurately.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail and thoroughly complete work tasks.
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information in compliance with HIPAA.
• Meet Minimum Qualifications:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must successfully complete the Psychiatric Technician Course as designed and provided by Montana State Hospital and maintain competency in the knowledge, skills, and abilities through a minimum of 12 hours of provided continuing education per year.
• Preferred one year of experience providing care to individuals with developmental, behavioral, or psychiatric disorders.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit your application on the State of Montana Careers website.
Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Please refer the Job description for details