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Sr Psychiatric Technician at University of Rochester

Sr Psychiatric Technician

University of Rochester · NY, US

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Sr Psychiatric Technician

University of Rochester · NY, US

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About the Role

The University of Rochester is seeking to fill a Part-Time Psychiatric Technician role within the Child/Adol - Psych Nursing department. This position involves assisting in the nursing care of mentally ill patients by implementing psychiatric treatment plans, including group interventions, and collaborating with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Responsibilities

  • Assists in the nursing care of mentally ill patients by implementing various types of psychiatric treatment plans for groups of patients, including group interventions.
  • Delivers health care services to patients and their families according to the interdisciplinary treatment plan.
  • Independently implements the interdisciplinary treatment plan for an assigned group of patients, including group interventions.
  • Revises and modifies plan in response to changes in patient and alterations in therapeutic approach; participates in planning conferences.
  • Integrates multidisciplinary approaches to complete patient assessments and coordinate health care services across the continuum.
  • Demonstrates problem solving and critical thinking skills in developing health care interventions.
  • Participates in various therapeutic activities such as role playing, behavior modification, modeling, reality orientation, etc.
  • Collaborates with patients, family members and the interdisciplinary treatment team to deliver quality services.
  • Participates in ongoing staff development programs, workshops and seminars.
  • Implements orientation and training for peer staff development, including the orientation and training of new Psychiatric Technicians.
  • Participates in unit-based research and quality improvement, involving data collection and documentation of patient and family services.
  • Records relevant data and reports data to appropriate staff.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Registered Nurse.

Requirements

  • AAS degree in a Psychology or Sociology field, and 2-3 years recent Psychiatric Technician experience or Bachelor's degree in related field, or minimum two years of RN Nursing School; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Bachelor's in Human Services preferred.

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Role playing
  • Behavior modification
  • Modeling
  • Reality orientation

Location

  • 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Work Type

  • Part time
  • Regular

Experience Level

  • 2-3 years recent Psychiatric Technician experience

Education Level

  • AAS degree in a Psychology or Sociology field
  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • Minimum two years of RN Nursing School
  • Bachelor's in Human Services preferred

Salary/Compensations

  • $19.15 - $25.85

About the Company

  • As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
  • The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better.

Equal Opportunity

  • In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.