Job description

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 for 3 pm - 11 pm.

**Work Schedule**
ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE!!! - 75 hours bi-weekly, Every other weekend required

1st Shift (7am-3pm), 2nd Shift (3pm-11pm) , Overnight (11pm-7am)

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 fax updated resume and salary requirements to 610-279-6782, Attn: HR Department.

Salary range: $16.00 - $18.00/hr, commensurate w/ education & experience. Shift differential available for 2nd & 3rd shifts. $1000.00 SIGN ON BONUS

MCES is an EO Employer M/F/VETERAN/DISABLED

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 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

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Mask required. Daily Temperature / symptom screening.

Application Question(s):

• If your highest level of education is a GED/HS DIPLOMA you must have 12 Behavioral Health College Credits completed (psych, soc. wrk, soc, CJ, etc...)?
• Are you comfortable with a starting hourly range between $16.00/hr - $18.00/hr? If not, what are you looking for?
• We follow the CMS vaccine mandate; are you able to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Adult Behavioral health: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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