Psychiatric Tech I-mood - Greenwich, United States - Yale New Haven Health

Yale New Haven Health
Yale New Haven Health
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Greenwich, United States

3 weeks ago

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Overview:

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values.

These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.


A member of the psychiatric staff who is responsible for the care of assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed clinician.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.


EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities:

  • Assists the clinician with the care of patients.
  • 1.1 Assists in obtaining, preparation and serving of snacks/lunch on a daily basis under the direction of a supervisor.
  • 2. Coordinates transportation of patients.
  • 2.1 Rides on the van providing assistance to patients to and from programs and/or to outside appointments.
  • 3. Acts as liaison between REACH program and schools, outside agencies/clinicians and families.
  • 3.1 Makes contact with schools on a daily basis for timely pickups and attendance information.
  • 4. Acts as patient advocate.
  • 4.1 Assists patients in completion of admission forms within REACH or for other agencies.
  • 5. Assists in milieu management.
  • 5.1 Participates in deescalation management of patient.
  • 6. Provides clerical duties as needed.
  • 6.1 Assembles and breaks down charts.
  • 7. Maintains up to date knowledge or skills to care for patients in varying age groups.
  • 7.1 Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for geriatric, adult, young adult or pediatric patients and families.
  • 8. Performs other related duties as needed and/or directed.
  • 8.1 Willingly assists other members of the health care team as directed as observed by supervisor.
  • 9. Is knowledgeable in the policy and procedures of seclusions for the Child Program. Provides coverage to other departments as needed.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION
High school diploma or equivalent.


EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 5 years of experience working with children or adolescents. 3 years clinical mental health experience OR a B. S. degree in Psychology or a related field preferred.


SPECIAL SKILLS
Good interpersonal skills.


PHYSICAL DEMAND
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk and/or hear. The employee is also required to sit. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Incumbents as well as external and internal applicants who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without the assistance of reasonable accommodation as determined on a case by case basis.

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