Psychiatric Tech Per Diem - Resource Staffing

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Work Shift: 7am - 7pm 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 experience.
• CPI training required within first 6 months of employment.
• Current BLS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to:  Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross.  The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to assess verbal and non-verbal cues to predict patient deterioration and de-escalate, as needed.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective operations for protection of people, data, and STHS property.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Physical Demands:

Must possess good physical health.  Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.  Lifting at least 20 pounds is required.  Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required:        

Constant (67%-100%) - seeing

Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking and hearing

Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping and crouching

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be foundby clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.