Top 14 Psychiatric Technicians Jobs in Norwich, CT

Patient Care Technician (PCT) - ED Behavioral Health
Backus Hospital —Norwich, CT
- Part-time
- Patient monitoring
- BLS Certification
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Mental Health Worker - Adult Inpatient unit
Backus Hospital —Norwich, CT
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- HIPAA
- Inpatient
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Residential Direct Care Professional - ITTC Boys
WATERFORD COUNTRY SCHOOL INCORPORATED —Quaker Hill, CT
- $22.00 - $32.05 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Driver's License
Mental Health Worker - Inpatient Child/Adolescent Unit
Natchaug Hospital —Mansfield Center, CT
- 8 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- Adults
- Inpatient
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Mental Health Worker - Inpatient Adult Unit
Natchaug Hospital —Mansfield Center, CT
- 8 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- Adults
- Inpatient
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Medical Navigator (CNA, EMT) - The Ridge Recovery Center
Rushford —Willimantic, CT
- Full-time
- Vital signs
- Addiction Medicine
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Youth Worker: Sub-Acute Residential- Per Diem- 6838
Community Health Resources (CHR) —Norwich, CT
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Clean driving record
- Psychiatry
- Wellness program
- Tuition reimbursement
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Residential Case Worker PD
Brown University Health —Charlestown, RI
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- 8 hour shift
- Vital signs
- Addiction Medicine
- Basic math
Residential Care Counselor
Brown University Health —Exeter, RI
- $18.13 - $29.90 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
Residential Case Worker
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- 8 hour shift
- Vital signs
- Addiction Medicine
- Basic math

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Patient Care Technician (PCT) - ED Behavioral Health

Backus Hospital -
Norwich, CT

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Job Details

Part-time

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
401(k) matching
Pet insurance

Qualifications

English

Full Job Description

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift Detail: Schedule: 7:00 pm - 7:30 am, rotating weekends and holidays

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Join us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day. As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond. By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care.

Job Summary:

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) in the Behavioral Health Emergency Department plays a vital role in supporting patients experiencing acute psychiatric or behavioral health crises. Working in a fast‑paced, team‑driven environment, the PCT provides direct patient care, assists with clinical tasks, and supports the interdisciplinary team in ensuring a safe, therapeutic, and compassionate care experience. The role requires strong communication skills, emotional resilience, and the ability to engage patients of all ages in crisis. This entry level position performs in a high activity work environment with multiple priorities and necessitates flexibility in scheduling.

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Patient Care

Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, hygiene, eating, and mobility.
Provide supportive care to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients with varying behavioral health needs.
Support fall prevention efforts, including monitoring, safe ambulation, and environmental safety checks.
Assist patients experiencing substance use or withdrawal, offering observation, engagement, and support as directed by clinical staff.

Clinical Support

Perform and assist with clinical skills such as:
- Venipuncture
- Specimen and laboratory collection
- Point‑of‑care testing as required
Document patient observations and care activities accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.

Behavioral Health Support

Utilize Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) techniques to safely manage escalating behaviors through:
- Verbal de-escalation
- Therapeutic engagement
- Nonphysical intervention methods
Provide ongoing patient observation, including performing 1:1 safety checks or continuous monitoring for high‑risk patients.
Build rapport with patients to encourage trust, cooperation, and participation in care.

Safety & Team Collaboration

Actively support the Behavioral Health Emergency Department’s mission to provide safe and compassionate care to individuals in crisis.
Collaborate closely with nurses, providers, social workers, and security personnel.
Participate in rapid response and emergency situations following unit protocols.

Qualifications

Skills & Qualities

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced emergency environment
Strong communication, empathy, and active listening skills
Ability to remain calm in high-stress situations
Physical ability to assist with patient mobility, safety interventions, and continuous monitoring
Respectful, patient-centered approach with understanding of trauma-informed care principles
Ability to demonstrate cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families and co-workers.
Must be able to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information in English.
Flexibility to respond to changes in work schedules as necessary or as requested.

Preferred:

High school diploma or GED
Some relevant experience
Current certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Current CNA or EMT certification

We take great care of careers.

Hartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organization:

Medical and dental benefits
401(k) plan with company match up to 7%
Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire
Tuition Assistance
Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

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Psychiatric Technicians jobs in Norwich, CT

Patient Care Technician (PCT) - ED Behavioral Health

Mental Health Worker - Adult Inpatient unit

Residential Direct Care Professional - ITTC Boys

Mental Health Worker - Inpatient Child/Adolescent Unit

Mental Health Worker - Inpatient Adult Unit

Medical Navigator (CNA, EMT) - The Ridge Recovery Center

Youth Worker: Sub-Acute Residential- Per Diem- 6838

Residential Case Worker PD

Residential Care Counselor

Residential Case Worker

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