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McLaren Health Care Psychiatric Technician - McLaren Careers in Pontiac, Michigan
Working under the direction of an RN and in
compliance with the treatment plan, provides therapeutic care and monitors
patients’ conditions. Assists patients in their daily activities and ensures a
safe, clean environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
Observes patients’ behavior, listen to their concerns,and records their condition, observations and services performed.
Leadspatients in therapeutic and recreational activities.
Assistswith admitting, transporting and discharging patients.
Monitorspatients’ vital signs.
Helpspatients with activities of daily living, including eating and bathing.
Required:
Associatesdegree in human services field or science, or;
Studentcurrently enrolled in an accredited Nursing Program who has completedmental health clinical rotation, or;
Highschool diploma with three years providing direct patient care on aninpatient psychiatric unit or residential setting, or;
Highschool diploma with three years of relevant experience in human services(social services, law enforcement, community mental health, hospital,or criminal justice) or working as security officer in a hospital setting
Preferred:
Previousexperience working with persons with mental illness or substance abusedisorders
Bachelor’sdegree in human services field or science
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans