University of Rochester Advancement · 6 months ago
Sr Psychiatric Technician
Rochester - NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$18/hr - $23.81/hr
1+ years expThe University of Rochester is dedicated to fostering a welcoming community and is seeking a Senior Psychiatric Technician to assist in the nursing care of mentally ill patients. The role involves implementing psychiatric treatment plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and participating in staff development and quality improvement initiatives.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
In accordance with department policy and objectives, assists in the nursing care of the mentally ill by implementing various types of psychiatric treatment plans for groups of patients, including group interventions
Delivers health care services to patients and their families according to the interdisciplinary treatment plan. Independently implements the interdisciplinary treatment plan for an assigned group of patients, including group interventions. Revises and modifies plan in response to changes in patient and alterations in therapeutic approach; participates in planning conferences
Integrates multidisciplinary approaches to complete patient assessments and coordinate health care services across the continuum. Demonstrates problem solving and critical thinking skills in developing health care interventions. Participates in various therapeutic activities such as role playing, behavior modification, modeling, reality orientation, etc
Collaborates with patients, family members and the interdisciplinary treatment team to deliver quality services
Participates in ongoing staff development programs, workshops and seminars. Implements orientation and training for peer staff development, including the orientation and training of new Psychiatric Technicians
Participates in unit-based research and quality improvement, involving data collection and documentation of patient and family services. Records relevant data and reports data to appropriate staff
Performs other duties as assigned by Registered Nurse
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree and one year of experience in a human services field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Company
University of Rochester Advancement
The University of Rochester, one of the nation’s top private research universities, has built a national caliber advancement program in support of the largest campaign in the University’s history.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase