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Scheduled Weekly Hours: TBD - Work Shift: 7 am - 7 pm PRN (as needed)Job Summary: The Psychiatric Technician (Psych Tech) monitors patients physical and emotional well-being and reports unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff. They provide psychiatric and personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or developmentally disabled patients. Also, they observe and influence patients behavior, communicate and interact with them by teaching, counseling, and befriending them. They also assist the nursing staff in performing routine patient care and is skilled in monitoring the physical and psychiatric well-being of patients with mental health needs or illnesses. Minimum Qualifications: High School graduate or equivalent required. Certified Psychiatric Technician required or two (2) years mental/behavioral health experienceCPI training required within first 6 months of employment. Current BLS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (...Staffing, Psychiatric, Behavioral Health, Staff, Tech, Technician, Healthcare