Psychiatric Technician

Psychiatric Technician

Brown University Health is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Technician to work under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse and in close collaboration with the Behavioral Health Manager. The role involves direct care of adult patients on the Behavioral Health Unit while ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment. Brown University employees are expected to model the organization’s values—Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence—and demonstrate the core Success Factors:
Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.

This position provides direct care for the adult population, maintains a safe and therapeutic milieu, and supports treatment planning and execution within unit policies and procedures.

• Actively participate in treatment planning in collaboration with the Professional Nurse.
• Communicate individual treatment plans with multidisciplinary team members.
• Implement treatment plans, maintaining consistent therapeutic limits.
• Provide input during team meetings and document significant patient/family interactions promptly.
• Observe and assist patients in activities of daily living as per the treatment plan.
• Establish therapeutic relationships, encouraging participation in recreational and therapeutic activities.
• Model appropriate staff/patient interactions, maintaining professional engagement.
• Conduct patient rounds to observe and record behavior, reporting any unusual behavior to nursing staff.
• Initiate formal supervision and incorporate feedback for improvement.
• Organize and participate in recreational activities and groups, addressing psycho‑social needs.
• Maintain cleanliness of group rooms and report safety hazards.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Manage aggressive or destructive behavior by providing timely therapeutic interventions.
• Assist in placement of patients in seclusion and/or restraints per policy.
• Assist in patient and room searches.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and respect privacy rights.

• BASIC KNOWLEDGE
  :
  Baccalaureate in Psychology or related field or CNA license with experience working with the behavioral health population.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current Brown University Health Crisis Management certification or current enrollment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients across life stages, developmental stages, and cultural patterns.
• EXPERIENCE
  :
  Preferred in a healthcare field.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  :
  General hospital environment with occasional stressful conditions associated with patient care. Must be able to walk and remain on feet for a minimum of 4 hours for continuous rounding and safety checks.
• INDEPENDENT ACTION
  :
  Respond to individual patient‑care situations demonstrating knowledge gained through education, certification, and experience. Abnormal situations are referred to the direct supervisor.

$17.00 – $26.60 per hour

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street, Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type
: M‑Fri 7 a‑7 p, every other weekend and holiday as scheduled
Shift
:
Day
Daily Hours
: 12 hours
Driving Required
:
No

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care