shifts vary - 8am to 4pm, 4pm to 12am, 12am to 8amRole and Responsibilities The Psychiatric Technician will assist clients in the day-to-day management of activities and daily living. Brief outline of position Assisting in developing and carrying out individual plans for consumers and in preparing them to make transition to a less structured residential/treatment program.Providing counseling and training for target population.Facilitating interaction among consumers and leading group activities.Assisting consumers with learning and achievement of activities of daily living.Completing all documentation as instructed.Preparing meals and supervising consumers during meal preparation.Taking consumers on off-unit trips in the Community.Transporting consumers in Agency van, must possess a valid PA Driver’s license.Attending monthly treatment team meetings, departmental staff meetings, in-service trainings and any other meetings/trainings as directed by the Associate Director.Provides crisis intervention when necessary.All other duties as assigned by the Associate Director. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONS REQUIREMENT High School Diploma (or equivalency) plus twelve (12) college credit hours from an approved educational program. Psychiatric experience in either an inpatient setting or an emergency services setting. PREFERRED SKILLS Teamwork Orientation Stress Management/Composure Ethical Conduct Communication Proficiency Customer/Client Focus De-escalation techniques WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE (IF APPLICABLE) Must have an acceptable PA criminal history, FBI clearance and Child Abuse clearance done prior to hire. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY No WORK ENVIRONMENT Multiple locations POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK Days and hours for this position may vary. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must have physical ability to: A) Frequently climb stairs; B) Stand and sit for prolonged periods of time; C) Carry heavy items; D) Bend, kneel and reach; E) Passively restrain individuals in emergency situations. TRAVEL None EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CATCH Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CATCH Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. CATCH Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CATCH’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.