Senior Psychiatric Technician

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Department:

500463 3-9000 Gen Adult Psych Nrsg

Work Shift:

UR - Rotating (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCB 203 H

Compensation Range:

$18.00 - $23.81

Responsibilities:

In accordance with department policy and objectives, assists in the nursing care of the mentally ill by implementing various types of psychiatric treatment plans for groups of patients, including group interventions.

SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION EXERCISED:

May coordinate the work of a Nursing Assistant or equivalent position as required.

MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Scale, thermometer, sphygmomanometer, common hospital equipment such as portable beds and wheel chairs, patient activity equipment for therapy and recreation, and other equipment of similar complexity.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Delivers health care services to patients and their families according to the interdisciplinary treatment plan. Independently implements the interdisciplinary treatment plan for an assigned group of patients, including group interventions. Revises and modifies plan in response to changes in patient and alterations in therapeutic approach; participates in planning conferences.
• Integrates multidisciplinary approaches to complete patient assessments and coordinate health care services across the continuum. Demonstrates problem solving and critical thinking skills in developing health care interventions. Participates in various therapeutic activities such as role playing, behavior modification, modeling, reality orientation, etc.
• Collaborates with patients, family members and the interdisciplinary treatment team to deliver quality services.
• Participates in ongoing staff development programs, workshops and seminars. Implements orientation and training for peer staff development, including the orientation and training of new Psychiatric Technicians.
• Participates in unit-based research and quality improvement, involving data collection and documentation of patient and family services. Records relevant data and reports data to appropriate staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Registered Nurse.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree in a Psychology or Sociology field and 2 years of recent Psychiatric Technician experience required or
• High School diploma and 2 years of RN Nursing School required
• Bachelor's degree Bachelor’s in Human Services preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

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