Psychiatric Technician Full-Time

Job Description

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (*Educational Assistance after 6 months, 1 course per semester, at State of TN colleges, universities, community college, FREE. Unlimited employee referral bonus plan, numerous promotional opportunities).*

*WE HAVE IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS*

Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute is a 165-bed state psychiatric hospital which serves acute, extended,

and forensic care patients in an 52-county area of East Tennessee. It is one of four Regional Mental Health

Institutes operated by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS),

the State of Tennessee’s statutory authority in mental health care and substance abuse services. The facility is

fully accredited by the Joint Commission and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Under nursing supervision, Psychiatric Technicians at Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute (MBMHI) provide

direct care to patients in Short Term Care Programs; Extended Care Programs; and, Forensic Care Programs for

those who have been diagnosed with a mental illness and have forensic charges.

Responsibilities of this position include providing daily living care for patients such as bathing and personal

hygiene; assisting with dressing (clothes); and, feeding. Psychiatric Technicians must have the ability to move, lift,

and/or transfer patients using sliding boards, wheel chairs, or other required equipment; as well as provide

supervised medical assistance, such as, but not limited to, obtaining vital signs and weights of patients. Psychiatric

Technicians escort patients to appointments and other appropriate areas; and, they provide individualized

teaching and lead activities for patients. This individual is required to make rounds according to policy and

procedure to account for each assigned patient; provide verbal de-escalation of agitated patients; and, perform

CPR and other emergency responses and techniques when necessary. Psychiatric Technicians must be able to lift

30 – 50 lbs. and perform repetitive tasks consisting of bending, stooping, standing and walking.

Required Education:

 Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent.

Necessary special Qualifications:

 A valid motor vehicle operator license _may _be required.

 All necessary training will be provided on-site.

Preferred Qualifications:

 Mental Health experience preferred

MBMHI is an AA/EEO/ADAAA Employer.

 *Pre-employment Drug Testing and Criminal Background Check Required.*

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

 Mental Health experience preferred but not required

Education:

 High school or equivalent

Required work authorization:

 United States

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $29,230.00 - $29,232.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person