PSYCH TECH - Lansing, MI, United States - Sparrow Health System

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    Positions Location:

    Lansing, MI

    Job Description

    General Purpose of Job:

    Assists in the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of Behavioral Health patient care as assigned by the RN.

    The Psychiatric Technician works under the supervision of a RN and the direction of a RN, LPN, Lead Psych Tech, and other licensed professionals.

    Essential Duties:

    This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.


    • Provides basic and technical care to patients as directed by a RN.
    • Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with individual patients.
    • Documents care given and patient response in patient record.
    • In coordination with unit staff, plans, participates and/or leads structured patient activities.
    • Provides a safe and therapeutic milieu for patients by preventing patients from harming themselves or others.
    • Communicates significant information and changes in inpatient condition to the RN.
    • In coordination with the RN, provides education to patients and their families.
    • Maintains hospital standards by participating in mandatory in-services and mandatory hospital departmental requirement.
    • Assist the lead tech with orientation/training and acts as role model for new and per diem psychiatric technicians.
    Job Requirements

    General Requirements

    • American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification within sixty (60) days of hire and maintain throughout employment.
    • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification within thirty (30) days of hire or prior to completion of orientation and maintain throughout employment. Work Experience
    • Preferred
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    patient care experience in behavioral health Education

    • Associate's Degree in a behavioral health or related field; OR High School Diploma or GED and minimum two (2) years of direct patient care experience.
    • Recipient Rights training with 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.
    • Corporate Compliance training with 30 days of hire and annually thereafter. Specialized Knowledge and Skills
    • Interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families, physicians and other hospital associates.
    Sparrow Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

    Location:

    Sparrow Hospital Executive

    Activation Date:

    Monday, January 1, 2024

    Expiration Date:

    Wednesday, May 1, 2024

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