Psychiatric Technician Trainee

State of Idaho

Nampa, Idaho, United States

Nampa, Idaho, United States

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DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS Are you passionate about making a positive impact and working with the intellectually and developmentally disabled community? At Southwest Idaho Treatment Center (SWITC) in Nampa , our temporary Psychiatric Technician Trainee make a difference in their lives and share in their growth and development. Southwest Idaho Treatment Center (SWITC) is a 24-hour facility and our mission is to support individuals in crisis to become stable, develop skills, and to successfully transition to the community. We employ over 100 professionals and work together to meet our mission for each client who comes to SWITC. Integrity, high quality customer service, and compassion are core values that will lead to success at SWITC and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. You will work at one of Idaho's historic landmarks, the Idaho State Sanitarium Administration building, that was built in the early 1900's and is surrounded by acres of open space with beautiful gardens, wildlife, and walking paths for our employees to enjoy. Discover the Southwest Idaho Treatment Center: A Campus Overview This position is not eligible for telework. The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position, will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, the applicant will be required to complete and pass a criminal history background investigation after a conditional offer of employment. Temporary positions are limited to working 1,385 hours in a 12-month period for any one state agency. Employees are eligible for benefits if they work twenty (20) hours or more per week and the term of employment is expected to exceed five (5) continuous months. This is an ongoing announcement which means at the time applicants apply, we may or may not have an opening. Those applicants that take and pass the exam to show they meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the referral list. When a position becomes available, the hiring supervisor will then directly contact those applicants they wish to interview off the referral list. BENEFITS: BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit. OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS - 11 paid holidays - Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start - Paid parental leave - Medical, dental, vision insurance - incredible rates (full-time/30+ hours per week) - PERSI Choice 401(k) - Deferred compensation plan - Life insurance - Short and long-term disability insurance - Student Loan Forgiveness - Wellness programs - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Wide variety of training opportunities - Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: - Patient care: Providing direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including assistance with daily activities. - Observation, documenting and reporting: Monitoring and documenting clients' care, behavior, symptoms, and overall mental health status. - Medication administration: Administering prescribed medications and observing, reporting and documenting any side effects or concerns. - Therapeutic interventions: Assisting in implementing therapeutic treatment plans under the guidance of mental health professionals. - Crisis intervention: Responding to and managing crises or challenging behaviors in a calm and controlled manner. - Collaboration with the clinical team: Working closely with clinician, nurses and other client-care professionals to provide comprehensive care. - Client education: Providing education to clients of coping strategies, daily hygiene and healthy eating habits. - Assisting with Personal Hygiene: Providing perineal care as part of daily hygiene routines for clients such as bathing, toileting, etc. - Physical Activity: Engage in exercise and sports activities with clients for up to an hour at a time. Lift and

Nampa, Idaho, United States

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