McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston
Psychiatric Technician - Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Housto
McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Psychiatric Technician – Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houston
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Psychiatric Technician
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McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics
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Position Summary Focuses on safety, performing patient care activities or tasks for psychiatric patients while maintaining a therapeutic and safe environment under the direction of 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.
Essential Functions
Provides inpatient and outpatient non‑skilled nursing for psychiatric patients.
Provides supervision of patients on suicide or other critical precautions, 1:1 or 2:1, requiring continuous proximity.
Operates equipment such as IVAC, sphygmomanometer and scale.
Assists patients with activities of daily living (bathing, shaving, hygiene, toileting, grooming) while respecting privacy.
Interacts and engages with patients using trauma‑informed care and therapeutic communication strategies.
Participates in implementing and formulating treatment plans based on observation.
Helps maintain a therapeutic milieu, assists with milieu management and uses crisis de‑escalation strategies to reduce disruptive behavior and ensure safety.
Facilitates patient groups and participation in therapeutic activities (community meetings, transition, wrap‑up groups).
Implements crisis management skills, including restraint within HCPC guidelines.
Escorts patients on and off campus for medical emergencies and diagnostic procedures as required.
Conducts Q15 and Q30 minute observation rounds with appropriate documentation.
Conducts environmental rounds on unit for safety.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum Experience:
At least 1 year in a patient care environment and any of the following certifications or credits:
Psychiatric Technician/Psychiatric Technician Certificate
CNA Certification
MA Certification
EMT Certification
Sixty hours of college credit in a related discipline
Successfully completed the Psychiatric Technician Internship program
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.
Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for full‑time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation and sick time – approximately 37–38 days per year)
Longevity pay (monthly payments after two years of service)
Retirement/pension plan
Security Sensitive This job class may be security sensitive and subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code.
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Veteran Information Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria include: 46P1, 46P3, 46P4, 46PX, 66C, 001387, 4A0X1, 68X. For a complete list, visit
UTHealth Veterans .
Residency Requirement Employees must permanently reside and work in the state of Texas.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment‑related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law or University policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy.
Seniority level: Entry level • Employment type: Internship • Job function: Health Care Provider • Industries: Higher Education
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Psychiatric Technician
role at the
McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics
at UTHealth Houston.
Position Summary Focuses on safety, performing patient care activities or tasks for psychiatric patients while maintaining a therapeutic and safe environment under the direction of 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.
Essential Functions
Provides inpatient and outpatient non‑skilled nursing for psychiatric patients.
Provides supervision of patients on suicide or other critical precautions, 1:1 or 2:1, requiring continuous proximity.
Operates equipment such as IVAC, sphygmomanometer and scale.
Assists patients with activities of daily living (bathing, shaving, hygiene, toileting, grooming) while respecting privacy.
Interacts and engages with patients using trauma‑informed care and therapeutic communication strategies.
Participates in implementing and formulating treatment plans based on observation.
Helps maintain a therapeutic milieu, assists with milieu management and uses crisis de‑escalation strategies to reduce disruptive behavior and ensure safety.
Facilitates patient groups and participation in therapeutic activities (community meetings, transition, wrap‑up groups).
Implements crisis management skills, including restraint within HCPC guidelines.
Escorts patients on and off campus for medical emergencies and diagnostic procedures as required.
Conducts Q15 and Q30 minute observation rounds with appropriate documentation.
Conducts environmental rounds on unit for safety.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum Experience:
At least 1 year in a patient care environment and any of the following certifications or credits:
Psychiatric Technician/Psychiatric Technician Certificate
CNA Certification
MA Certification
EMT Certification
Sixty hours of college credit in a related discipline
Successfully completed the Psychiatric Technician Internship program
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.
Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for full‑time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation and sick time – approximately 37–38 days per year)
Longevity pay (monthly payments after two years of service)
Retirement/pension plan
Security Sensitive This job class may be security sensitive and subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code.
51.215
Veteran Information Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria include: 46P1, 46P3, 46P4, 46PX, 66C, 001387, 4A0X1, 68X. For a complete list, visit
UTHealth Veterans .
Residency Requirement Employees must permanently reside and work in the state of Texas.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment‑related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law or University policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy.
Seniority level: Entry level • Employment type: Internship • Job function: Health Care Provider • Industries: Higher Education
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