Intensive Psych Tech

Job Title: Intensive Psychiatric Technician

Position Type: Full Time

Schedule: 7:00am-7:00pm Every other weekend

Location: Houston, 77006

Travel Percentage: 10-20%

Department: Residential

Reports To: Manager of Residential Services

Salary: $16.00-$18.50 Hourly

Pay Schedule: Semi-monthly

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Description: This role entails supervising residents to ensure their safety and maintaining an environment conducive to rehabilitation, particularly focusing on residents in the intensive phase of programming. As a Psychiatric Technician, you will play a crucial role in providing support and care to individuals within a psychiatric setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise intensive residents, maintaining a conducive rehabilitation environment, including medication management, household tasks, emergencies, and rule enforcement.
• Provide general campus supervision during both day and night shifts, including escorting residents to appointments, recreational activities, and offering transportation assistance, including driving and ordering cabs when necessary.
• Enforce Residential Handbook policies, monitor meal preparation, cleanup, and kitchen security, while also coordinating nighttime activities, outings, and providing support and feedback to residents in emotional distress.
• Maintain visibility, assist with conflict resolution, and remain alert throughout the shift, including overseeing client visitation, conducting drug tests, and performing other assigned duties.
• Attend monthly staff meetings, clinical team meetings, and work at other program locations as needed and available.
• Observe and record residents' self-administered medication, dispense over-the-counter meds, provide cleaning supplies for chores, and ensure proper completion. Also, secure premises by locking doors and appliances at the end of the shift.
• Position may include working other shifts or program locations as needed.

Qualifications:

• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field.
• Experience with substance abuse, mental illness, and the ability to set and maintain boundaries with residents.
• Valid Texas Driver's license with a clean record and availability for flexible shifts.
• Demonstrated maturity, sound decision-making skills, and a willingness to assist residents as needed, consulting with a supervisor when necessary.
• Clean criminal background.
• Position may include working other shifts or program locations as needed.

Professional Development:

At the Women's Home, we are committed to your professional growth and development. We provide ongoing training and learning opportunities to help you excel in your role and advance in your career. You'll have access to:

• On-the-job training and mentorship.
• Workshops and seminars related to your role.
• Opportunities to participate in industry specific conferences.
• Reimbursement of the cost of role-related organization memberships.

Imagine Your Impact…

• Making a Daily Difference: Picture yourself in a role where your work directly impacts the lives of women in need. Every task, every decision, contributes to positive change.
• A Culture of Dignity: Envision a workplace where dignity is not just a word, but a way of life. Here, you'll be respected and honored, and you'll extend that same respect to those we serve.
• Integrity in Action: See yourself upholding the highest ethical standards in all you do, knowing that your integrity is the foundation upon which our organization is built.
• Stewardship with Purpose: Imagine being part of a team that is not only responsible for resources but is driven with the purpose of creating a better future for our clients and our community.
• Holistic Growth: Envisage a career where you're not only growing professionally but also personally. We invest in your development, helping you reach your full potential.

Who We Are:

The Women's Home is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women and building stronger communities. Since 1957, we have been providing vital support and services to women in need. Our mission is to build communities that strengthen women and support families as they reclaim their stability.

At the Women's Home, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment where every employee can thrive. We value diversity and believe that our differences make us stronger. Our team is passionate about our mission, and we work collaboratively to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the women we serve.