Psychiatric Technician; PCT, Psych, Acute, Crisis; Inpatient Dual Diagnosis

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Sep 30, 2026 Psychiatric Technician (PCT, Psych, Acute, Crisis) - Inpatient Dual Diagnosis - (  )

Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford Health Care 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 as a Psychiatric Technician. The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services.

The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns.

Position Summary We are actively seeking a psychiatric technician for the inpatient dual diagnosis unit at Manchester Memorial Hospital. This is a specialized behavioral health unit for adults who are experiencing both a substance use disorder and a co-occurring mental health condition such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, or other psychiatric illnesses. This position reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager, Inpatient Behavioral Health.

Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic milieu, with age-specific behavioral management practices. This position requires some familiarity with psychiatric disorders, the willingness and ability to learn how to facilitate therapeutic groups. Plans, implements and facilitates a variety of skill training and theme-specific groups; role models skills to patients such as communication, negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution.

Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team in documenting and communicating pertinent information to the treatment team. Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), which may include bathing, feeding and dressing patients.

Why Join Us? Medical and dental benefits 401(k) plan with employer match Generous paid time off (PTO) Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs

Qualifications A minimum of a high school degree or GED equivalent required. Work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered. Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and de-escalation techniques upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment with HHC in this role. Strong verbal communication skills using the English language is essential.

Regular Standard Hours Per Week : 24 Schedule :
Part-time (2 - 39 hours) Shift Details : 7am-3:30p every other weekend, every other holiday