Psychiatric Technician

Overview

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient‑centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award‑winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite you to make your career home with us as a Psych Tech on our Behavioral Health Services (BHU) team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Catskill.

Psychiatric Technician assists in the provision of nursing care through the nursing process (Assessment, Planning, Intervention and Evaluation) in the Behavioral Health Unit under the coordination of a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you’ll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs.

Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients. Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.

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The compensation range for the role is $21.59 USD - $22.24 USD hourly.

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Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Associate Degree and/or Bachelors in human services field preferred.

Minimum Experience: N/A

Required Certification/Registration:

• BLS (CPR) certification.
• EKG training/competency must be completed prior to being released from unit orientation, must maintain BLS certification and EKG Competency throughout duration of employment.
• Must attend hospital crisis training program within 3 months of hire or transfer and annually thereafter.

Physical Requirements: Position will primarily be medium to light work requiring lifting with lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling and reaching are required. Position requires 20% sitting and 80% standing or walking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken and written word is required.

Working Conditions:

• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards:
  Works in a clean, well‑lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards. May have occasional exposure to blood, body substances, infectious materials, chemical hazards, vibration, radiation, slippery surfaces, or noise that may result from performance of duties.
• Physical Demands:
  Demonstrates physical and…