Job Description
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (*Educational Assistance after 6 months, 1 course per semester, at State of TN colleges, universities, community college, FREE. Unlimited employee referral bonus plan, numerous promotional opportunities).*
*WE HAVE IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS*
Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute is a 165-bed state psychiatric hospital which serves acute, extended,
and forensic care patients in an 52-county area of East Tennessee. It is one of four Regional Mental Health
Institutes operated by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS),
the State of Tennessee’s statutory authority in mental health care and substance abuse services. The facility is
fully accredited by the Joint Commission and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Under nursing supervision, Psychiatric Technicians at Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute (MBMHI) provide
direct care to patients in Short Term Care Programs; Extended Care Programs; and, Forensic Care Programs for
those who have been diagnosed with a mental illness and have forensic charges.
Responsibilities of this position include providing daily living care for patients such as bathing and personal
hygiene; assisting with dressing (clothes); and, feeding. Psychiatric Technicians must have the ability to move, lift,
and/or transfer patients using sliding boards, wheel chairs, or other required equipment; as well as provide
supervised medical assistance, such as, but not limited to, obtaining vital signs and weights of patients. Psychiatric
Technicians escort patients to appointments and other appropriate areas; and, they provide individualized
teaching and lead activities for patients. This individual is required to make rounds according to policy and
procedure to account for each assigned patient; provide verbal de-escalation of agitated patients; and, perform
CPR and other emergency responses and techniques when necessary. Psychiatric Technicians must be able to lift
30 – 50 lbs. and perform repetitive tasks consisting of bending, stooping, standing and walking.
Required Education:
 Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent.
Necessary special Qualifications:
 A valid motor vehicle operator license _may _be required.
 All necessary training will be provided on-site.
Preferred Qualifications:
 Mental Health experience preferred
MBMHI is an AA/EEO/ADAAA Employer.
 *Pre-employment Drug Testing and Criminal Background Check Required.*
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
 Mental Health experience preferred but not required
Education:
 High school or equivalent
Required work authorization:
 United States
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $29,230.00 - $29,232.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Work Location: In person