FT Psychiatric Technician 3pm-11pm ($500 Sign-On Bonus!)

Montgomery County Emergency Service, Inc. (MCES) is Hiring!

Every day at MCES we work hard to fulfill our mission to improve the lives of individuals facing crises and emergencies brought on by serious mental illness. We are deeply committed to offering increasingly effective crisis intervention services and ever-improving psychiatric care. This has been our goal since 1974. We are located in Building 50 on the grounds of Norristown State Hospital in Norristown, PA and are accessible by public transportation. Please visit www.mces.org to learn more about the work we do. We are looking for Full Time Psychiatric Technicians to join our team.

**Work Schedule**
75 hours bi-weekly, Every other weekend required

2nd Shift (3pm-11pm)

Education Required: Clinical Bachelors' degree and one (1) year of Adult behavioral health direct care experience preferred. High School Diploma along with 12 Behavioral Health college credits (Psychology, Sociology, Social Work) and three (3) years of Adult behavioral health direct care experience or any combination of experience, education, or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill, and ability required. Male candidates w/ behavioral health experience desired.

Job Duties: Primary responsibilities for the Psychiatric Technician include but are not limited to:

Implement nursing interventions prescribed by the nurse and give accurate verbal and written reports of patient’s behavior

• In accordance with all nursing policies/procedures:
• Assist the Registered Nurse in the clinical care and recovery of patients.
• Maintain a safe therapeutic environment by conducting unit rounds, adhering to search policy and standard infection control precautions
• Conduct 1:1 observation when deemed necessary
• Assist assigned patients with ADLs and adapt to unit routine
• Address concerning behavior of patients using least restrictive alternative
• Complete patient admissions and nursing discharge duties
• Must be able to work independently and professionally with others and be detail-oriented with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Documentation includes patient vital signs, progress notes, dietary intake, etc.

For immediate consideration, please apply via Indeed.com or email updated resume and salary requirements to hr@mces.org, Attn: HR Department.

Salary range: $18.00 - $20.00/hr, commensurate w/ education & experience. Shift differential available for 2nd and 3rd shift.

*$500 Sign-On Bonus*

WE ARE AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ( M/F/Veteran/Disabled). MCES prohibits harassment and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable with the posted hourly rate of $18/hr - $20/hr? If not, what are you looking for?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Mental / Behavioral Health: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person