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- Employee assistance program
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Psychiatric Technician (PATH)

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD -
Houston, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
From $18.70 an hour
5 days ago

Benefits

Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Loan forgiveness
Flexible schedule
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Collaborate with healthcare professionals
De-escalation techniques
Crisis intervention risk assessment
Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Patient interaction
Care coordination

Full Job Description

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for a Psychiatric Technician to join our team!

The PATH Psychiatric Technician works under the supervision of a Consumer Services Team Lead or designee to provide direct care services to consumers who meet criteria for the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) to promote and encourage entry of eligible homeless or at risk of becoming homeless individuals diagnosed with a mental illness and/or substance use. These tasks include but are not limited to transport, providing support services to LVN, Nurse Practitioner, and/or Psychiatrist (i.e., vitals), medication pick-up, other duties as assigned.

This position requires the use of an agency vehicle, and flexible hours.

Your role in action:

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 I
Facilitates 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.

What qualifications do you need:

Education:

High 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 not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.

Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.

Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.

What else you should know:

This position is associated with position #9941
7:00am - 4:00pm M-F

About 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.

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The Harris Center provides a full continuum of services at 80 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the largest communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.

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