Psychiatric Services Technician

Psychiatric Services Technician
Pascagoula Hospital | Full-Time | 7a |
2809 Denny Avenue
Pascagoula, Mississippi, 39581
United States

The Psychiatric Technician functions as a member of the psychiatric patient care team. As a Psychiatric Service Technician, you play a crucial role in providing direct care and support to individuals with mental health disorders. Responsibilities will include assisting patients with daily activities, observing and documenting patient behavior, and collaborating with the clinical team to ensure the well‑being and safety of patients.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Must complete and maintain current BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer. Must have de‑escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de‑escalation training.

One (1) year experience as a Nurse Assistant or a related field preferred; mental health experience preferred.

Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities;

subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard. Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and the ability to multi‑task in complex situations is required.

Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word. Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.