PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN
Memphis Mental Health Institute
951 Court Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
Memphis Mental Health Institute:
Memphis Mental Health Institute (MMHI) is a psychiatric hospital that has been serving the Memphis community since 1962. Hospitalizations are on a voluntary or involuntary basis, or patients can also be referred by the court system for pre-trial evaluations. The hospital offers 2 short-term care units for a total of 55 beds. The mission of Memphis Mental Health Institute is to provide a therapeutic environment centered on compassion and quality care for each individual we serve. It is the vision of MMHI to be recognized for providing person-centered psychiatric care in a therapeutic, supportive, and compassionate environment.
Job Responsibilities:
Under nursing supervision, Psychiatric Technicians at Memphis Mental Health Institute (MMHI) 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.
- Having 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.
- Escorting patients to appointments and other appropriate areas; and, they provide individualized teaching and lead activities for patients.
- Making rounds according to policy and procedure to account for each assigned patient.
- Providing verbal de-escalation of agitated patients
- Performing CPR and other emergency responses and techniques when necessary. All necessary training including CPR and Patient De-escalation will be provided on-site.
Shifts Available:
Psychiatric Technicians work 12.5 hour shifts - 3 - 4 Days/ Nights per Week. Standard shifts are:
- 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. (Days)
- 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. (Nights) - Additional Pay for Night Shift Work
Employee Benefits:
The State of Tennessee offers excellent benefits to all regular full-time employees. Some of these benefits are:
- Retirement Plan - 401(k) and Pension
- Health Insurance
- Tuition Assistance (Employee and Children)
- Sick and Vacation Time Accrued Monthly
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Sick Leave Bank
- State Employee Discounts
Required Education:
- Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent.
Necessary Special Qualifications:
- A valid motor vehicle operator license may be required.
- Must have the ability to lift 30 – 50 lbs. and perform repetitive tasks consisting of bending, stooping, standing and walking.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Mental Health and/or Corrections experience
Job Type:
Experience:
- Mental Health or Correctional/Law Enforcement experience preferred but not required
Required work authorization:
- Pre-employment Drug Testing and Criminal Background Check Required
Base Salary:
- Annual: $21,792 ($1816 per Month)
- Overtime is available
MMHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person