Supplemental Psychiatric Technician - Weekends

Supplemental Psychiatric Technician I - Weekends

Apply for the Supplemental Psychiatric Technician I - Weekends role at Harris Health
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Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety‑net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low‑income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services.

The Psychiatric Technician I (Psych Tech I) supports care activities for patients with mental or behavioral health problems under the supervision of a registered nurse. The Psych Tech I works closely with the charge nurse and staff nurses to assure patient care and safety needs are met. The Psych Tech I is competent in medical and behavioral health terminology and possesses technical, communication, organizational, and computer skills.

The Psych Tech I demonstrates personal and professional effectiveness.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical skills/training appropriate to the specialty area preferred.
• Accredited Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Psychiatric Technician I certification preferred.

• One (1) year related clinical experience preferred.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact).
• Analytical, Medical Terms and PC literacy.
• Work Schedule:
  
  Weekends, Holidays and Flexible.
• EKG and/or Phlebotomy competency validation required, as applicable to specialty area within 6 months of hire.

Equipment Operated:
Area‑specific.

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Part‑time
• Job Function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care