Crisis Unit - Psychiatric Technician

Role and Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Technician is responsible for supervising clients during scheduled shifts and provides individual support (i.e., life skills) for assigned clients. All work is performed in accordance with state regulations, CATCH Policies and Procedures and professional mental health standards.

fULL tIME - Monday through FriDAY - 8AM TO 4pM 

Brief Outline of Duties

1. Telephone screening for prospective clients.
2. Schedule and follow-up on client appointments.
3. Accompany clients off site when necessary.
4. Liaison between clients, case manager and crisis residence.
5. Assist clients in obtaining long term housing.
6. Participate in formulation of client’s care plan.
7. Participation with client in his/her aftercare planning.
8. Facilitate community meeting.
9. Complete all documentation as required.
10. All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONS REQUIREMENTS

High School graduate or GED with at least one year inpatient or emergency service experience. Valid Driver’s License.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Decision Making

Communication

Time Management

Team Oriented

Ethical Conduct

Problem Solving/Analysis

Thoroughness

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE (IF APPLICABLE)

Must have an acceptable PA criminal history, FBI clearance and Child Abuse clearance done prior to hire.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

FULL TIME -  MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8AM TO 4PM  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be physically able to: A) Assist client with personal hygiene; B) Assist with lifting client; C) Sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel and climb; D) Restrain clients in emergency situations.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CATCH Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CATCH Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. CATCH Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CATCH’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.