Psychiatric Technician, 16 Hrs Weekly, 2nd Shift, Centerpointe (kalamazoo)

Psychiatric Technician Level 1

We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life-changing work each day.

Each day, we are closing the gaps in access to care. We are innovating through leading-edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that others replicate across the country. Our services include a state-of-the-art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon-to-be-built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation. On-the-job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists, and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers.

We are passionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work.

As a Psychiatric Technician Level 1 at Pine Rest, you'll be part of a tight-knit team that believes in the healing power of your expertise and compassion. Under general supervision and according to departmental policies and procedures and within the individual plan of care performs the role of physical and emotional care given to clients with mental illness and/or developmental delays. Is responsible to actively participate in safety management, milieu management, crisis intervention and prevention.

Our Psychiatric Technicians are driven to make an impact in the lives of those we serve and are motivated by the healing they witness first-hand each day. They are dedicated to excellent customer service, enthusiastic about the care we offer, and foster a sense of belonging and empowerment in a diverse workplace.

Principal duties and responsibilities include:

• Providing a safe and secure environment for persons served and staff.
• Collaborating in day-to-day planning/development of person served programming.
• Assisting persons served with personal care.
• Actively participating in safety management, crisis intervention and prevention.
• Surveying, documenting, and reporting all safety repair and maintenance needs.
• Performing household duties such as cleaning, cooking, and laundry.
• Documenting all progress notes, medication administration, and any other relevant information.
• Monitoring for and reporting any potential risk to person's served safety.
• Conducting searches of persons served and their belongings.
• Completing reports and paperwork as needed.
• Assisting in the teaching of persons served/family.
• Role modeling the mission and values of the organization.
• Learning and helping to accomplish treatment plans and goals of persons served.
• Performing basic office duties.
• Assisting in training new staff.
• Supporting and promoting a recovery focused environment.
• Role modeling the mission and values of the organization in hospital and residential services.
• Obtaining the necessary knowledge of medications required by their position.

Education/experience requirements include:

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

Work schedule: This position is onsite and may require both weekend and holiday hours.

Benefits include:

• 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
• Partnership with Davenport University provides generous discount on tuition for employees and family members

Pine Rest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. All new employees are subject to a criminal background check and education verification which may include sending a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts. Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is also part of our background process.