What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psych Tech position at Fairmount Behavioral Health System?
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The Psychiatric Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis interventions, and activities of daily living.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in an area of human services, which includes, but may not be limited to the following: psychology, sociology, political science, counseling, criminal justice, pastoral counseling, elementary/special education, or family therapy. – OR – a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent, plus a minimum of 2 years of experience (paid or unpaid) in a human service field. This experience must involve direct contact with the individual receiving services (i.e., coaching, teaching, case management, etc.).
- Must possess knowledge of psychiatric group processes, therapeutic relationship processes, age-specific growth and development, limit setting, and behavior management, crisis management with aggressive behaviors.
This opportunity offers the following:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
- Tuition Assistance
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Philadelphia, PA 19128: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Psych Tech - Intake (PRN/Varied Shifts as needed)
UHS -
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Psych Tech - Intake (PRN/Varied Shifts as needed)
Fairmount Behavioral Health System -
Philadelphia, PA
Psych Tech - Full Time (3pm-11:30pm & 11pm-7:30am)
UHS -
PHILADELPHIA, PA
