Psychiatric Technician, Nights, Psychiatry​/Addictions Medicine

With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation's only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.

Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a Psychiatric Technician who will embrace our reach and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.
This is a Full-Time Night Shift position with an every other weekend requirement. 7:30pm-8a.
Pay Range: $17.40-$27.84 (actual offer rates are based upon the applicant's relevant experience pertaining to the position)

The Psychiatric Technician:

Provides for cleanliness, grooming, rest, nourishment and elimination as needed. Encourages independent behavior when appropriate
Reports observations and pertinent information concerning patients to the Registered Nurse
Assists in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment that respects patients' rights
Monitors patients for special risks (falls, elopement, suicide attempt) and reports observations to responsible nurse. Inspects unit for contraband
Participates in and may conduct therapeutic milieu activities for assigned patients under the supervision of the Registered Nurse
Motivates patients to participate in scheduled daily activities, i.e., community meetings, groups, etc. Assists with activities therapy program under the supervision of the adjunctive therapists
Attends individual treatment planning for assigned patients when requested
Assists with admission, transfer and discharge procedures. Accompanies patients for scheduled off-unit and off-site activities, field trips, diagnostic tests, etc.
Observes patient behavior and when necessary, notifies appropriate staff. Observes when the patient's behavior may be physically harmful to self or others
Intervenes with critical patients such as during escalation, suicidal behavior and elopement. Monitors patients on close observation and/or suicide precautions

Qualified candidates will possess:

Graduation from high school
Minimum two years of college with academic work in psychology or related field
Graduation from an approved psychiatric or nursing technician training program
One or more years' experience working as a Clinical Associate, Nursing Assistant, Mental Health Technician, or Psychiatric Technician
Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support Card Certification required

At Howard University Hospital our job is to care for you. We do this by offering:

Work life balance
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403B retirement plan)

COVID-19 Vaccination
Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. External Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.