Psychiatric Technician Job at Montana Staffing, Warm Springs, MT

  • Montana Staffing
  • Warm Springs, MT

Job Description

Psychiatric Technician

Montana State Hospital is seeking full-time Psychiatric Technicians (Psych Techs) for variable shifts, including days, nights, and evenings. Psych Techs provide assistance and support to clients in a therapeutic environment. Responsibilities include supervising and accounting for patients; provide care as directed by medical and nursing providers; observe, report and document information concerning patients' physical, emotional and behavior status; provide and assist with therapeutic activities and activities of daily living; maintains and protects patients' rights; recognize and appropriately response using therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques with patients.

Employees who have successfully completed training will be places in a specified work shift consisting of five (5) consecutive 8-hour workdays followed by 2 consecutive days off. Additionally, shift differential may be available. This position may be eligible for a hiring bonus up to $7,500.00.

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity:

  • Ability to work with patients that require variations of assistance
  • Ability to utilize equipment necessary to perform routine care and procedures
  • Knowledge of health practices and methods for providing care
  • Ability to make observations and report/record them accurately
  • Meet minimum qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent
  • At least 1 year of experience working in a mental health psychiatric setting strongly preferred
  • Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information in compliance with HIPPA policy and procedure

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work, Night shift, Afternoon shift

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