Psychiatric Technician at Texas Children's Careers

The Woodlands, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Behavioral Health, Patient Safety, Crisis Prevention, Observation Skills, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Customer Service, Flexibility, Support Skills, Individualized Care, Developmental Care, Age-Appropriate Care, Monitoring Skills, Health Care Team Collaboration, Professional Interpersonal Communication, Healthy Coping Promotion

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are searching for a Psychiatric Technician for our Woodlands Campus— someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will ensure the safety of patients at risk of harm to self or others, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) and Behavioral Health Support Team. Care will be delivered incorporating Family Centered Care in a cost-effective manner and is developmental and age-appropriate for the patient population. We have the following shift available: Night 11p-7a (full time) Think you’ve got what it takes? Qualifications • HS Diploma or GED Required • 1 Year experience with Behavioral Health in an inpatient or outpatient setting required • BLS Certification (American Heart Associate Only) required • Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or other related degree preferred • Pediatric Behavioral Health experience preferred • Crisis Prevention certification preferred As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. Responsibilities • Provide direct continual observation of patients requiring special precautions to ensure a safe environment, risk of harm to self and others during their hospital stay • Remain with the assigned patient at all times during their assigned shift • Perform direct observation of the patient and monitors for at-risk behavior • Monitor for sharps and other contraband that can cause harm to patient and others • Assist the nurse in providing an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and employees • Assist in implementation of individualized patient care plan • Promote healthy coping through verbal support and implementation of behavior plan by the health care team • Assist the patient care team through observation and communication about patients’ status • Maintain accountability for development of self • Demonstrate commitment to team, flexibility, professional interpersonal communication, and customer service skills

Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Technician will provide direct continual observation of patients requiring special precautions to ensure a safe environment. They will assist in implementing individualized patient care plans and promote healthy coping through verbal support.