Psychiatric Technician: Full Time, 1st Shift

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

The Psychiatric Technician Level 1 at Pine Rest plays a crucial role in providing physical and emotional care to clients with mental illness and developmental delays. This position involves working under general supervision to ensure a safe environment, participate in crisis intervention, and assist with personal care. The technician is part of a dedicated team focused on healing and empowerment, contributing to the overall well-being of clients in a supportive and diverse workplace.

Requirements

• Completion of a minimum of six months post high school education in behavioral sciences or equivalent is preferred.
• CNA certification or one to two years of college education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides a safe and secure environment for persons served and staff in both individual and group settings.
• Collaborates in day-to-day planning/development of person served programming and implementation of programs.
• Assists persons served with personal care, including bathing, dressing, and hygiene.
• Actively participates in safety management, crisis intervention, and prevention.
• Surveys, documents, and reports all safety repair and maintenance needs.
• Performs household duties such as cleaning, cooking, and laundry.
• Drives and escorts persons served to community outings and appointments.
• Documents all progress notes, medication administration, and relevant information.
• Monitors for and reports any potential risks to persons served safety.
• Conducts random and scheduled drug testing and searches of persons served and their belongings.
• Completes reports and paperwork as needed.
• Assists in teaching persons served/family social skills and coping techniques.
• Role models the mission and values of the organization through appropriate social behavior and problem solving.
• Provides spiritual, emotional, social, mental, and physical support to persons served.
• Learns and helps accomplish treatment plans and goals of persons served.
• Performs basic office duties including answering phones and filing.
• Assists in training new staff.
• Supports and promotes a recovery-focused environment and person-centered approach.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest
• Generous PTO for full and part time employees
• Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program offering many free and discounted services for therapy, legal, accounting, gym membership, etc.
• Partnership with Davenport University provides generous discount on tuition for employees and family members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED