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McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston

Admissions Psychiatric Technician - Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHe

McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston

Job Description What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees

Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – around 37-38 days per year)

The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue

Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)

Retirement/pension plan

We take care of our employees. In addition to benefits, we offer work/life services and discounts.

Free financial and legal counseling

Free mental health counseling services

Gym membership discounts and wellness programs

Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.

Resources for child and elder care

Plus many more

Position Summary Focuses on safety, performing patient care activities or tasks for psychiatric patients as well as maintaining a therapeutic and safe environment under the direction of the licensed staff. Must be comfortable working with mental health patients, many of whom have experienced trauma, in a compassionate and professional manner while promoting a safe environment.

Location:

Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houston

Dept.:

BSC Admissions

Status:

Full-Time

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Position Key Accountabilities

Provides inpatient and outpatient non-skilled nursing for psychiatric patients.

Supervision of patients on suicide or other critical precautions, 1:1 or 2:1, with continuous supervision.

Operate equipment such as IVAC, sphygmomanometer and scale.

Assist patients with activities of daily living while respecting privacy.

Engage with patients in a therapeutic manner using trauma-informed care and therapeutic communication.

Participate in implementing and formulating patients' treatment plan based on observation.

Maintain a therapeutic milieu, assist with milieu management, and use crisis de-escalation strategies to ensure safety.

Facilitate patients' groups and participation in therapeutic activities.

Implement crisis management skills as directed by licensed staff.

Must be able to restrain an adult, adolescent, or pediatric patient within HCPC guidelines when necessary.

Maintain initial physical control of a patient until assistance arrives when required.

Escort patients on and off campus for medical emergencies and procedures when required.

Conduct patient observation rounds and document conditions; report to the nurse as appropriate.

Conduct environmental safety rounds on the unit.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience:

1 year of experience in a patient care environment, or related certifications/credentials as listed.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code and related statutes.

51.215 and Texas Government Code

411.094 and related codes

117.001(2) and related provisions

Veteran Information Military occupations related to the requirements may include but are not limited to: 46P1, 46P3, 46P4, 46PX, 66C, 001387, 4A0X1, 68X. For a complete list please visit UTHealth veterans page.

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Higher Education

Referral announcements and other informational notices are part of the posting. For more information on UTHealth Houston benefits, equal employment opportunity, and other policies, please refer to the official UTHealth Houston pages.

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