The Psychiatric Technician works under the direction of the Registered Nurse and reports to the Behavioral Health Manager. This role provides direct patient care and helps maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for adult patients on the Behavioral Health Unit.
Brown University Health employees are expected to demonstrate the organization's core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence , while embracing the core Success Factors of:
- Instill Trust and Value Differences
- Patient and Community Focus
- Collaborate Effectively with Others
- Assist the nursing team in implementing individualized treatment plans.
- Observe and document patient behaviors, progress, and significant interactions.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, grooming, and mobility.
- Communicate patient concerns and behavioral changes to nursing staff and the treatment team.
- Participate in treatment team meetings and provide input regarding patient progress.
- Develop therapeutic relationships with patients.
- Encourage participation in treatment groups, recreational activities, and therapeutic programming.
- Organize and facilitate recreational activities that support patients' psychosocial and emotional well-being.
- Model positive and therapeutic interactions with patients and families.
- Conduct routine patient rounds and safety checks.
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic unit environment.
- Recognize and respond to escalating behaviors using approved interventions.
- Assist with patient searches, room searches, and other safety procedures as needed.
- Assist with seclusion and restraint procedures in accordance with hospital policies.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and respect patient privacy at all times.
- Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Follow all Hospital, Department, and Unit policies and procedures.
- Participate in required training and professional development activities.
- Seek and incorporate feedback to improve performance and patient care.
One of the following is required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Human Services, Behavioral Health, or a related field; or
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with experience working with a behavioral health population.
- Previous healthcare or behavioral health experience preferred.
- Understanding of behavioral health and psychiatric disorders.
- Strong communication, observation, and documentation skills.
- Ability to effectively engage with patients in a therapeutic manner.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of patient safety, confidentiality, and crisis intervention practices.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) .
- Current Brown University Health Crisis Management Certification or successful enrollment in the required training program.
- Hospital-based behavioral health setting.
- Ability to respond effectively during patient crises and emergencies.
- Frequent standing, walking, and patient observation rounds throughout the shift.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional stressful situations.
- None.
Brown University Health is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care while fostering a safe, respectful, and therapeutic environment that supports patient recovery and well-being.
Pay Range:
$18.00-$27.13EEO Statement:
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Location:
Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840Work Type:
Every other weekend, every other holidayWork Shift:
NightDaily Hours:
12 hoursDriving Required:
No