Psychiatric Technician – Full & Part Time

About the role

The Psychiatric Technician works under the direction of a Psychiatric Registered Nurse or designee, providing basic nursing care and supporting the comfort and needs of patients at the Douglas County Community Mental Health Center.

Key responsibilities

• Perform clinical activities based on each patient’s treatment plan, including vital sign monitoring and documentation.
• Observe psychosocial interactions, report changes or abnormal behavior, and de‑escalate challenging situations.
• Assist patients with personal care routines, nutrition monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Participate in patient admissions, shift reports, and therapeutic group activities.
• Maintain a safe environment by following infection‑control procedures, handling chemicals and biohazards, and monitoring closed‑circuit television.
• Transport and transfer patients using proper body‑mechanics techniques and operate a motor vehicle when required for County business.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or experience may be considered on a year‑for‑year basis.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training to be completed within six months of hire.
• Successful completion of pre‑employment criminal background check, drug screening, and physical assessment.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lb, push 35 lb, and exert 65 lb of grip strength, with required visual, hearing and manual dexterity.