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IDOC - Psychiatric Technician

Posting Begin Date: 2024/04/18

Posting End Date: 2024/05/02

Category: Corrections

Sub Category: Human Services

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Kuna, ID, United States

Minimum Salary: 18.85

Maximum Salary: 20.73

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

Summary:

The Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) has a current opening for a Psychiatric Technician. This position will facilitate on-going treatment for residents with mental illness at Idaho Maximum Security Institution (IMSI). Work hours may include shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities:

• These positions conduct therapeutic activities and co-facilitate group therapy sessions with patients who require intense inpatient psychiatric care. This may involve skills training, psychosocial rehabilitation activities, behavior management, symptom management, and anger management.

• They interact with patients on a one-to-one basis and in group settings to encourage appropriate behavior and provide input into developing and changing patient treatment plans. This work involves observing signs of mental and physical illness; patient's responses to treatment; personal hygiene activities; and the individual's behavior and interaction with others. This can involve the application of protective devices or mechanical restraints. Incumbents may participate in therapeutic activities with patients on and off the facility property to increase their independence.

• They take and record patients' vital signs and follow nursing procedures for patient care. Incumbents guide patients in structured and non-structured activities, and work as a team member in the implementation of treatment strategies that are developed by treatment teams.

• They integrate daily living tasks with treatment goals and maintain a therapeutic environment; encourage and motivate patients; foster increased patient self-esteem through teaching and role modeling; facilitate problem solving; record observations of individual and group behavior; and chart treatment progress.

• The essence of this job is to have patients become as self-sufficient as possible and to function responsibly in societal or other settings appropriate for the patient served.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Some knowledge of human services to include psychology, nursing, or social work. Typically gained through at least six months of work experience in dual diagnosis, behavioral interventions, mental health disorders and medications, psychiatric symptoms or therapeutic communications or at least six months of work experience providing treatment services for the mentally ill.

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected]

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.