Psychiatric Technician I - Adult Behavioral
Core
Provides direct patient care, assists with daily living, and supports social skills for adult behavioral health patients in a therapeutic environment.
Role type
Entry-level clinical support technician (adult behavioral health)
Builds
Patient care services and therapeutic unit operations
Domain
Healthcare + Behavioral Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient monitoring, vital signs measurement, hygiene assistance, mobility support, dietary monitoring, documentation, safety protocol adherence, confidentiality maintenance, basic mental illness behavior identification, group therapy assistance, equipment cleaning, vehicle operation
Preferred skills
mentoring junior staff, conflict de-escalation, therapeutic rapport building
Responsibilities
Monitor and document patient location and behavior; assist with personal hygiene and mobility; monitor food and fluid intake; measure and record vital signs; assist with group therapy; maintain unit environment and equipment; document patient belongings and admission details; report safety concerns and patient grievances; operate facility motor vehicle for patient outings.
Seniority
Entry-level, direct support IC
