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Bronx, NY
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 within a trauma-informed, developmentally sensitive care model. You'll be an integral part of the nursing team, ensuring unit safety, engaging young patients in therapeutic activities, and supporting their daily needs during hospitalization.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct care and clinical support under RN supervision
- Maintain unit safety and therapeutic environment
- Perform clinical tasks: phlebotomy, EKGs, point-of-care testing, vital signs, and blood glucose monitoring
- Engage children and adolescents in therapeutic activities
- Support daily care needs during acute inpatient stays
- Apply restraint and seclusion protocols per facility standards
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Graduate of a State-certified Patient Care Technician (PCT) program
- Minimum 2 years full-time experience in nursing or psychiatric/behavioral healthcare in a high-volume, intensive care setting
- Current BLS (AHA) certification
- MAB or CPI certification (one required)
- Certified to perform vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, and blood glucose monitoring
- Demonstrated ability to engage with youth in a trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate manner
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in psychology, human services, or related field
- Prior experience working with youth in behavioral health, educational, or residential settings
- Acute inpatient psychiatry or CPEP experience
- 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
- No call-off policy; 14 days written cancellation notice required