Psychiatric Technician -TL- Utah State Hospital

If you are someone who enjoys mentoring and caring for others, and you strive to have a positive impact on the lives of those around you, the Utah State Hospital invites you to apply for the position of Psychiatric Technician. This is your chance to provide essential, hands-on support in a fulfilling role.

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $17.73 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Recruiter – Keera Johnson | keerajohnson@utah.gov | 801.344.4211

Key Responsibilities

The Utah State Hospital is an in-patient psychiatric facility, responsible for the total care of our patients while they stay with us. Psychiatric Technicians are part of the nursing department and assist with maintaining a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment for our patients.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements At minimum, the candidate must be able to:

• pass a background check to work with vulnerable children and adults.
• work weekends and holidays (shift differentials may apply).
• attend each day of new employee orientation 8 AM - 5 PM (9 days).
  
  

Preferred Qualification

The preferred candidate for this position is:

• able to provide the highest quality care to our patients.
• able to work with patients in a manner of sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• able to observe the environment, monitor changes in safety, inappropriate activity, or potentially harmful behavioral issues.
• able to respond appropriately in situations where safety to self, patients, and others may be compromised.
  
  

About The Role

We currently offer full time, Time Limited (TL) acuity pool positions. Medical insurance benefits are available and start day one for our full-time employees. Upon completion of training, new psychiatric technicians are invited to transition into a full time benefited (Schedule B) position on a designated unit, subject to the needs of the hospital. Additional benefits of moving from a Time Limited position to a Schedule B position include paid holidays, annual and sick leave accruals, and elective benefit options, including dental and vison insurance.The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: Benefits

Location –

1300 East Center Street

Provo, Utah, 84603

United States

Background Check Required – Yes

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – TL - Time limited

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
  
  

Other Perks Include

Access to a UTA Bus Pass.

Beautiful campus near the Wasatch mountains.

Cafeteria on site with meals, snacks and drinks available for purchase.

Access to comfort rooms while on campus, and as well as other mental wellness benefits.

Access to the Utah State Hospital Disc Golf Course.

Questions? Please call in to ask any follow up questions or to schedule an interview at 385-248-9395.

The Agency As part of the Department of Health and Human Services, the Utah State Hospital has been an integral part of Utah since it's establishment in 1885, with an abundant history, and even our own museum on campus.For more information about the Utah State Hospital, our history, philosophy, mission, and treatment programs, we invite you to browse our website .

EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.

Supplemental Information

• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
• Division of Human Resource Management rules and Department of Health and Human Services policies regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.
• The Utah State Hospital is a smoke free environment. Tobacco or E-cigarette use is NOT allowed on campus.
• Utah State Hospital employees must pass both pre-employment and routine background checks.
• This continuous recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies when they become available at the Utah State Hospital.
• Only applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be contacted.