Psych Tech
Momence Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Momence Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Momence, IL Momence, IL Full-time Full-time Estimated:
$33.
9K - $43K a year Estimated:
$33.
9K - $43K a year 3 days ago 3 days ago 3 days ago IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR NIGHT SHIFT - PLEASE APPLY TODAY! The psychiatric technician position serves in a paraprofessional capacity as part of the crisis intervention unit.
The position assists clients with paperwork related to pending admissions, discharges and post-discharge phases, and transportation of patients/clients to and from inpatient psychiatric and crisis stabilization placements; performs a backup role to the crisis worker with support and informational crisis phone contacts; assists with the coordination of the care of clients who are placed in crisis stabilization sites; and provides in-person medication deliveries, welfare checks and phone prompts to clients.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS Routinely communicates with all members of the crisis intervention unit concerning crisis contacts, client transports, mobile in-person visits and other services, including transports of patients/clients provided by the crisis intervention unit.
Routinely communicates with all members of the crisis intervention unit concerning crisis contacts, client transports, mobile in-person visits and other services, including transports of patients/clients provided by the crisis intervention unit.
Provides emotional support and safe, timely and orderly transportation in a secured vehicle for individuals to and from designated psychiatric facilities, the crisis stabilization program, court hearings, community-based residential facilities and emergency lodging locations.
Completes admission paperwork prior to transports, including financial, HSRS, client rights and other forms, and contacts the referred facility with admission information.
Maintains a working knowledge of the crisis intervention policy and procedure manual, HFS Administrative Code 34 and patient rights-related laws.
Attends mandatory monthly staff meetings and other meetings, training or in-services as required Intervenes with clients in a manner that offers dignity and support.
Documents the outcome of the client's transport, including any psychological or physiological changes that occurred during the transport.
Transports clients for medical clearance and/or to appropriate appointments at the outpatient counseling centers and court, when necessary.
Conducts medication deliveries and in-person welfare checks for clients receiving outpatient mental health treatment at the counseling center.
Performs crisis management techniques safely and effectively in emergency situations.
Other duties as assigned that are reasonably within the scope of practice/duties and are qualified to perform.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED.
60 college/college transferable credits with emphasis in counseling, social work, psychology, human services or behavioral disorders or a combination of training and experience.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$33.
9K - $43K a year Estimated:
$33.
9K - $43K a year 3 days ago 3 days ago 3 days ago IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR NIGHT SHIFT - PLEASE APPLY TODAY! The psychiatric technician position serves in a paraprofessional capacity as part of the crisis intervention unit.
The position assists clients with paperwork related to pending admissions, discharges and post-discharge phases, and transportation of patients/clients to and from inpatient psychiatric and crisis stabilization placements; performs a backup role to the crisis worker with support and informational crisis phone contacts; assists with the coordination of the care of clients who are placed in crisis stabilization sites; and provides in-person medication deliveries, welfare checks and phone prompts to clients.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS Routinely communicates with all members of the crisis intervention unit concerning crisis contacts, client transports, mobile in-person visits and other services, including transports of patients/clients provided by the crisis intervention unit.
Routinely communicates with all members of the crisis intervention unit concerning crisis contacts, client transports, mobile in-person visits and other services, including transports of patients/clients provided by the crisis intervention unit.
Provides emotional support and safe, timely and orderly transportation in a secured vehicle for individuals to and from designated psychiatric facilities, the crisis stabilization program, court hearings, community-based residential facilities and emergency lodging locations.
Completes admission paperwork prior to transports, including financial, HSRS, client rights and other forms, and contacts the referred facility with admission information.
Maintains a working knowledge of the crisis intervention policy and procedure manual, HFS Administrative Code 34 and patient rights-related laws.
Attends mandatory monthly staff meetings and other meetings, training or in-services as required Intervenes with clients in a manner that offers dignity and support.
Documents the outcome of the client's transport, including any psychological or physiological changes that occurred during the transport.
Transports clients for medical clearance and/or to appropriate appointments at the outpatient counseling centers and court, when necessary.
Conducts medication deliveries and in-person welfare checks for clients receiving outpatient mental health treatment at the counseling center.
Performs crisis management techniques safely and effectively in emergency situations.
Other duties as assigned that are reasonably within the scope of practice/duties and are qualified to perform.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED.
60 college/college transferable credits with emphasis in counseling, social work, psychology, human services or behavioral disorders or a combination of training and experience.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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