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CategoryHealthcare
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No of Jobs1
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Apply Before09/19/2025
Description
Psychiatric Technician- HUC CAT Unit
Lensa - Salt Lake City, UT
Job Title: Psychiatric Technician- HUC CAT Unit
Position: Clinical Technician
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay:
Shift: Wed/Thurs/Fri 0800-2030
Work Type: On-site
Location
Address:
City: Salt Lake City
State: UT
ZIP Code:
Job Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe and hazard free environment by observing and documenting patient behavior.
- Conduct patient room searches, report unsafe conditions, and apply appropriate emotional and physical support.
- Perform or assist with the admission of new patients by gathering routine information for nursing assessment.
- Search patients and belongings for contraband and document belongings and other appropriate information.
- Orient the patient and patient's family to the facility and the policies and procedures.
- Escort patients to off-unit appointments and activities using therapeutic interventions.
- Assist with providing a therapeutic milieu for patients by encouraging participation in recreational activities and group therapies.
- Lead activity and conversation groups for supportive therapy for select patients.
- Assist in the development of patient behavioral expectations.
- Serve as a preceptor to new Psychiatric Technicians.
- Assist with unit training and quality assurance programs.
- Order, stock, and maintain clerical and patient supplies.
- Provide annual educational in-service to co-workers.
- Function as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Contribute to patient treatment planning, teaching, and discharge planning.
- Participate in patient care team conferences by sharing observations of patient's progress.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Ability to recognize adverse reactions to medications.
- Ability to assess patients for self-harm and report findings.
- Interpersonal skills to build trust with patients.
- Communication skills for effective crisis response.
- Knowledge of group dynamics to foster social and communication skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in psychiatric settings.
- Multi-lingual capabilities.
Requirements
Experience: Six months of behavioral health or direct patient care experience.
Education:
License & Certification:
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health.
Schedule:
COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified
Benefits
- Not specified
Supplemental Pay
- Not specified
Special Notes
- University of Utah Health is committed to diversity and equal opportunity.
- Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request.
Facility Details
Name: Lensa
Description: A Level 1 Trauma Center recognized for academic research and quality patient care.
Specialties:
- Psychiatry
- Healthcare
Mission: Enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research, and education.
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Sourcing
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No of Jobs:
1
Apply Before:
09/19/2025
Posted:
06/19/2025
