Patient Care Tech

Psychiatric Technician – Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit

Position Overview

Join the Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit as a Psychiatric Technician, providing direct patient care and clinical support under the supervision of registered nurses. You'll be integral to ensuring unit safety, engaging young patients in therapeutic activities, and supporting children and adolescents with their daily needs during hospitalization within a trauma-informed, developmentally sensitive care model.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care and clinical support to children and adolescents
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic unit environment
• Engage patients in therapeutic and recreational activities
• Perform clinical tasks: phlebotomy, EKGs, point-of-care testing, vital signs, and blood glucose monitoring
• Support patients' daily living needs during inpatient stays
• Apply trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate care practices

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years' experience in nursing or psychiatric/behavioral healthcare in a high-volume, intensive care setting
• Graduate of a State-certified Patient Care Technician (PCT) program
• Current BLS certification
• Certification in CPI or MAB (Crisis Prevention Institute or Managing Assaultive Behavior)
• Demonstrated competency in vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, and blood glucose monitoring
• Ability to engage therapeutically with children and adolescents

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in psychology, human services, or related field
• Prior experience working with youth in behavioral health or residential settings
• Experience in acute inpatient psychiatry or crisis programs
• Completion of crisis intervention training (CPI, TRUST, TCI, or equivalent)

Position Details

• Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 37.5 hours/week
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Location: Bronx, NY
• Call-off Policy: 14 days' written notice required; no call-off policy in effect