Psych Tech Full Time, Careers At Lake Charles Memorial Health System

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Psych Tech (Full Time)

Department:	Archer Adolescent Unit
Location:	Lake Charles, LA

Archer Adolescent Unit Psych Tech

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The Psych Aide provides direct contact with each assigned patient to monitor responses to services & identify problem areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Provides physical, emotional &/or cognitive patient care in an appropriate, safe manner.
Liaison with various departments of LCMH to patient safety and quality care based on patient needs. - Diligent Training
Utilizes effective crisis intervention techniques.
Demonstrates ability to conduct environment and patient safety duties (i.e.- room inspections, patient search, belonging searches, monitor visitors for contraband).
Communicates abnormal variances of physical data (vital signs, pain, etc.) to appropriate staff.
Emotional &/or cognitive data (tearful, hallucinating, etc.) to appropriate staff.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma/GED preferred
Sufficient experience in working with mentally ill persons, addicted persons or in providing personal care services.
Crisis Response Training, CPR.
Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
Requires emotional stability and resilience.
Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight.
Exhibits organizational and leadership ability.
Shows ability to gain & maintain support and respect of co-workers.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Work requires a variety of physical activities including standing and walking for long periods of time, bending, stooping, and lifting.
The work environment may be physically confining.
Visual acuity is required for a variety of specific activities.
Must have normal hearing or utilize adaptive hearing devices if duties require listening with a stethoscope to discern breath sounds, heart sounds, and bowel sounds.
Ability to do shift work as required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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