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The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is hiring: Psychiatric Technician in Houston

Posted 36 days ago

harris center for mental health iddHouston (TX)
Psychiatric TechniciansOutpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

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About the role

Join to apply for the Psychiatric Technicianrole atThe Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD Brief Description Join our Stepdown Hospital Transit team atThe Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD(“The HARRIS CENTER”) as a Mental Wellness Advocate and Care Specialist, revolutionizing the role of aPsychiatric Technician. Collaborating with licensed nursing personnel and clinical treatment teams, you will provide direct care services to individuals with mental health and developmental disabilities, creating a safe and supportive environment. Your passion for mental health advocacy and strong interpersonal skills will empower patients on their journey towards recovery and well-being. Join us and be part of the future of mental wellness.
What You Will Do:
  • Promote a physically and emotionally safe environment, including ensuring regular rounds and patient and property searches are facilitated so patients can focus on managing their illnesses and disabilities to promote healing
  • Aid in basic patient care such as eating, bathing, dressing, and teaching and encouraging basic hygiene and other daily living skills while observing patient progress to identify the need for additional services or changes in current treatment
  • Provide behavioral emergency assistance, such as patient restraint using approved Agency curriculum or basic first aid when needed, as well as recognize and report homicidal or suicidal behaviors
  • Monitor and document behavior of patients in seclusion or on precautions
  • Performs duties (e.g. vital signs, specimen collection) as delegated by nursing personnel or assigned by a physician
  • Utilize Standard Precautions appropriately to prevent the spread of infection
  • Respects the rights, dignity, respect, and privacy of others
  • Interacts with the community, colleagues, and patients by following the key principles of a trauma informed approach
  • Assists with the development of Psychiatric Technician I work schedules and daily assignments as well as help with hiring and training of other Psychiatric Technician IFacilitates communication between all staff regarding patient's needs
  • Performs housekeeping duties when required or in the absence of housekeeping/cleaning crew
  • Demonstrates a positive and professional work ethic even functioning as a role model to residents
  • Complies with agency policies & procedures accreting/regulatory bodies & performs contract documentation requirements
  • Contributes to suicide care and prevention by embracing our values and applying a trauma-informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment
  • EducationHigh School Diploma or General Education Diploma.
  • Experience 1 year of direct care experience in psychiatric or behavioral healthcare environment preferred.
Other Key Qualifications: Must have a valid driver’s license.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Understanding of Standard Precautions and Infection Control Procedures. Knowledge of and the ability to apply Handle with Care Crisis Intervention Techniques (HWC III).Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to coordinate patient care with treatment team. What We Have To Offer The Harris Center offers a competitive salary and a suite of benefits designed to enrich your life professionally and personally, including retirement plan with company matching, prior service credit for faster Paid Time Off accrual, cell phone discounts, Tickets at Work discounts, a Headspace mental wellness subscription, Employee Assistance Program, and access to student loan forgiveness programs where eligible. What Else You Should Know70221 – Tuesday - Saturday 9:45pm to 6:15am70222 – Tuesday - Saturday 9:45pm to 6:15am70223 – Tuesday – Saturday 1:45pm to 10:15pmAbout Us The Harris Center is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provides care to over 90,000 people and has an annual budget of over $300 million. The Harris Center serves Harris County residents with a mission to transform lives and provides a full continuum of services at 80 sites in Harris County, offering services in more than 40 languages and sign language where needed. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider IndustriesMental Health Care, Hospitals and Health Care, and Non-profit Organizations

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