Psychiatric Technician

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has openings for Psychiatric Technicians at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, DE for Full-Time!!!!

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K & Plan Matching
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN POSITION SUMMARY:

The Psychiatric Technician will provide continuous visual monitoring of patients who have been assessed to be at an increased risk of harm to self or others (otherwise known as Psychiatric Close Observation). 

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide continuous, uninterrupted visual observation of patients placed on Psychiatric Close Observation.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
• Closely monitor and document patient behavior, activities, and changes in condition in accordance with established procedures.
• Immediately report changes in patient behavior, safety concerns, or potential risks to nursing or clinical staff.
• Follow established procedures for patients identified as being at risk for self-harm, harm to others, or other safety concerns.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and interact with patients in a respectful, calm, and compassionate manner.
• Assist clinical staff with maintaining a structured and orderly patient environment.
• Follow all facility, company, and security policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with nursing, behavioral health, medical, and security personnel.
• Participate in required training and maintain competency in assigned duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma (preference for an associate degree in human services, or working towards a degree in human services)
• Previous experience in behavioral health, mental health, healthcare, corrections, or a similar environment preferred.
• Ability to remain attentive and focused during extended periods of observation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional when working with patients experiencing behavioral or emotional distress.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, safety procedures, and facility protocols.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and professional boundaries.

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.