Psychiatric Technician - 08042026-79682

State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time 08/04/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time 08/04/2026 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 08/10/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $2,349.00 - $3,519.00 Salary (Annually) $28,188.00 - $42,228.00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Bolivar, TN Department Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, HARDEMAN COUNTY This position is located at Western Mental Health Institute.

This classification, Psychiatric Technician, currently has an approved hiring rate of $2,436.00 monthly/$29,232.00 yearly. This is an onsite position. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience :
Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school. Necessary Special

Qualifications:

A valid motor vehicle operator license may be required; some positions may require a valid motor vehicle operator''s license with a FOR HIRE (F) endorsement.

Overview Under general supervision, is responsible for psychiatric technical work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the working level class in the Psychiatric Technician sub-series. Employees in this class provide direct care on patient units in a psychiatric hospital with responsibilities including providing daily living care, individualized teaching, group teaching, and supervised medical assistance. Some positions may also perform clerical or administrative duties related to patient admissions, documentation, scheduling, or unit operations, depending on facility needs.

An employee in this class may be assigned to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays. This class differs from Lead Psychiatric Technician in that an incumbent of the latter trains and orients new Psychiatric Technicians and may supervise Psychiatric Technicians on an assigned shift in a unit.

NOTE:

Applicant must successfully complete an approved Psychiatric Technician training course with the State of Tennessee or pass an equivalent examination. Failure to do so may result in termination.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic and/or emergency/psychiatric medical assistance under direct supervision of a licensed health care provider. Rescues injured patients and/or escorts patients to appropriate areas during the event of an emergency.
• Teaches patients to function at the highest daily living level possible through demonstration, one-on-one instruction, videos, or booklets. Promotes social interaction by encouraging patient participation in group activities and/or discussions.
• Identifies patients at risk based on current assessment by medical professionals and follows established protocols for specific risks to ensure safety of patients and staff. Monitors patients during administration of medications and meals to assist in compliance with prescribed regiment and monitors office and medical supplies to ensure adequate quantities are on hand.
• Identifies problematic situations between staff and patients and takes appropriate corrective action (e.g., intervenes when a staff member is having difficulties interacting with a patient.). Restrains patients to prevent injuries to themselves and others.
• Reports to immediate supervisor observed progression or regression in patients that may indicate training/treatment need changes. Meets with other staff to discuss and document patient behavior or any other hospital situations that have occurred.
• Cleans the work area, supplies, and equipment to ensure a sanitary living environment. Inspects patients' belongings, rooms, and other patient areas to check for contraband, safety and health issues, equipment functioning, or other problems or issues.
• Perform clerical or administrative tasks such as completing forms, entering data, maintaining records, processing admissions, answering phones, explaining HIPAA laws, patients' rights, and other information to…