(Archived) Psychiatric Technician - Full Time

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is currently looking for a Psychiatric Technician to work in the medical department at the York County Prison. In this role the Psychiatric Technician will serve as the mental health liaison between the medical unit and facility staff.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor Patients physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to the mental health and medical staff.
• Observe and influence patients behavior, communicating and interacting with them, and teaching and counseling them.
• Running Psycho-Educational groups.
• Develop and teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence.
• Milieu Therapy
• Collaborate with and assist Psychiatrist, Psychologist, and Mental Health Clinicians working with mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or developmentally disabled patients in order to treat, rehabilitate, and return patients to the community.
• Conducting wellness checks and follow-ups
• Interview new patients to complete admission forms in order to assess their mental health status and to obtain their mental health and treatment history.
• Encourage patients to develop work skills and participate in social, recreational, and other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills and develop social relationships.

Benefits:

PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability options, Generous PTO, 401k with match, and a flexible spending account.