What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Technician/Lakeland, FL/SP position at Peace River Center?
The CSUSRT Inpatient Technician provides direct care to clients in the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) and Short-Term Residential Treatment Unit SRT. The CSU/SRT Inpatient Technician functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide a safe, therapeutic environment and support clients in the stabilization of crises and reintegration into the community. Anyone who meets the driving requirements will be required to drive.
General Expectations:
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:
- Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
- Interact professionally with other employees, clients, and vendors.
- Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
- Ability to adhere to company and/or program's dress code standards.
- Ability to report to work with good personal hygiene.
- Ability to understand and apply facility safety operational policies.
- Ability to regularly lift 75 to 200 pounds.
- Anyone who meets the driving requirements will be required to drive.
Essential Duties/Requirements/Activities:
- Provide supportive counseling for CSU clients and their families.
- Provide scheduled therapeutic groups in accordance with the schedule.
- Takes direction from Lead Techs on daily programming and patient needs as assigned and or the Charge nurse as needed to support our clients.
- Assist with admissions as assigned by Lead Tech or Charge Nuse.
- Complete all paperwork as required by the policy on admissions.
- Completes daily rounding through ObserveSMART.
- Provides assistance and supervision to clients in activities of daily living.
- Assist in a coordinated team approach in working clinically with CSU clients.
- Assist with family meetings of assigned clients as needed.
- Provide documentation and feedback based on observations and interactions with CSU clients on assigned clients.
- Participate in treatment planning/discharge planning reviews of assigned CSU clients.
- Concisely and correctly complete documentation and related paperwork in a timely and professional manner
- Review Baker Act certificates that come to the CSU
- Facilitate CSU clients' orientation to the Unit.
- Provide the implementation of day treatment activities and therapeutic groups for clients.
- Provide peer review and constructive feedback for other Team Technicians
- Assist with reviews of seclusion/restraint implementation utilized with assigned clients and debriefing.
- Coordinates with the clinical team regarding the care of CSU clients
- Assist in providing a safe environment for staff and clients.
- Assist with the discharge process for assigned CSU clients.
- Assess and evaluate assigned clients' status and document accordingly.
- Ability to arrive at work and be ready to work on time.
- Ability to abide by principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a group and/or team setting.
- Ability to show respect to all others.
- Ability to professionally communicate with other employees and outside vendors, as required.
- Ability to take guidance and direction from supervisor.
- Perform light housekeeping duties
- Comply with unit schedule reassignments as deemed necessary by supervisor
Qualifications:
Education:
Minimum of High School Diploma or GED
Experience:
A minimum of 2 years' experience as a direct care worker is preferred; a higher educational level can account for years of experience.
Certifications:
None
Training:
Complete all PRC-required pieces of training.
Complete all contact hours required for renewal of certification (if applicable)
Attend all PRC clinical and administrative functions deemed appropriate by the supervisor.
Complete Aggression Control Technique (ACT) training
Knowledge and Skills:
Computer skills- Microsoft Office, CMHC, and Internet
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Good organizational skills
Ability to respond appropriately in stressful situations while maintaining self-control
Demonstrate the ability to communicate appropriately and professionally in stressful situations with clients and/or peers.
Demonstrate the ability to prioritize workload and multi-tasking when needed.
Good verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrate effective verbal intervention, ACT, and seclusion/restraint procedures.
Safety Equipment
Universal Precautions
Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
Life Safety Equipment (fire extinguisher), oxygen cylinder, backboard, and basic life support equipment.
Transportation:
Must have reliable transportation.
Qualify to drive a PRC vehicle:
Anyone who meets the driving requirements will be required to drive our vehicle.
Must have a valid Florida driver's license and renew prior to expiration.
Must be at least 25+ years of age and have a clean driving record.
Machines, Tools, and Equipment Used:
Computer, multi-line telephone.
Oxygen cylinder and restraints.
Technology Requirement:
As an employee of Peace River Center, if you are not assigned a company-issued phone, you will be required to authorize the use of the Microsoft Authenticator app on your personal mobile device. This is necessary to access our payroll and communication system, Paycor, and Microsoft email as examples. This will ensure secure and efficient communication with the organization.
Supervisory Relationship(s)
Reports to CSU Facilities Administrator
Work Environment:
The work environment is fast-paced and typically resembles a standard office setting. You will be caring for patients who may be confused, delusional, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative. Most of your duties will be performed while sitting, though you may occasionally need to stand, walk, and lift or carry small objects. Some travel to other PRC locations may be necessary for meetings or other obligations. Depending on patient census or staffing/client needs, you may be required to report to a different PRC location than the one you were originally scheduled to work at.
EEO Statement
One of the greatest assets of the PRC is the ethnic, cultural, and social diversity of its employees. PRC takes great pride in the diversity and values and respect of all its employees, regardless of race, color, sex, marital status religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, gender identification, or sexual orientation.