Psychiatric Care Technician- Part Time.

Psychiatric Care Technician- Part Time

Western State Hospital is seeking applicants for 1st and 2nd shift, part-time Psychiatric Care Technicians (PCTs). Successful candidates must be available to work 12-hour shifts on weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Monday) from either 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., or 8-hour shifts from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., or 3 pm to 11 p.m. Part-time PCTs are required to work a minimum of 64 hours per month. Additionally, they must work 4 hours on either Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day, as well as 4 hours on another holiday, such as the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, or New Year's Day. PCTs work under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, providing recovery-oriented direct care in a hospital setting. Their responsibilities include maintaining a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment; supporting and motivating patients to engage in their individualized treatment plans; and delivering treatment programs to individuals and groups with serious mental illnesses, substance abuse issues, and / or intellectual or developmental disabilities. Job duties include, but are not limited to, taking clients' vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), feeding, cleaning, providing one-on-one direct observation, serving meals, and using de-escalation techniques to manage client behavior and milieu. PCTs are integral members of the unit-based treatment team, working alongside nurses who provide 24 / 7 patient care. They also contribute in our 'Learning Center,' where patients participate in various classes to develop skills that support their ongoing recovery.

Shift differentials are available for PCTs as follows : 1st shift weekend : $3.00 / hr. 2nd shift weekdays : $2.50 / hr., and weekends / holidays : $3.00 / hr. 3rd shift weekdays : $2.25 / hr., and weekends / holidays : $3.00 / hr.

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