The health care work force must have the knowledge and skills to provide client centered, community-focused, cost-effective, clinically- effective, coordinated care. To do these things successfully, the work force must be competent, flexible, and adaptive to change in health care delivery and technology. The psychiatric technician contributes to the achievement of quality care and client outcomes by maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu, providing structure and emotional support to clients, and by providing supportive care to clients as assigned by the registered nurse (RN).
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education: High School diploma preferred. Associates degree preferred.
License/Certifications: CNA preferred.
Experience: Minimum of three years' experience in human service preferred.