PD Psychiatric Technician - BHS - Per Diem

**Psychiatric Technician | Behavioral Health Department | Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital |** Support Recovery. Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day. Join Guthrie's Behavioral Health team and play a vital role in helping patients navigate their mental health journey. As a Psychiatric Technician, you'll provide compassionate, hands-on care while supporting a safe, therapeutic environment for adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. **About Guthrie** Guthrie is a nationally recognized, integrated healthcare system serving communities throughout New York and Pennsylvania. At Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, our caregivers work together to deliver exceptional patient-centered care in a collaborative and supportive environment focused on quality, safety, and innovation. Role **Summary** The Psychiatric Technician provides direct patient care and support services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Mental Health Worker. As a valued member of the multidisciplinary Behavioral Health team, you'll assist with patient monitoring, therapeutic programming, activities of daily living, and creating a safe, healing environment for patients receiving behavioral health services. **Schedule** • Per Diem • Flexible Schedule • Weekend and holiday requirements may apply. **Key Benefits & Perks** • comprehensive compensation • flexible schedule • further careers **Recognition & Awards** • Forbes Best Employers for Women – 2025 • Forbes America's Best-In-State Employers Pennsylvania - 2025 • Newsweek America's Greatest Workplaces - 2026 (Awards may vary by year) **Responsibilities** • Provide patient observation and safety monitoring as directed by nursing staff • Assist with toileting, feeding, ambulation, transfers, range-of-motion exercises, and personal care • Obtain and document vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and weight • Facilitate or assist with therapeutic groups and patient activities • Inventory and manage patient belongings upon admission, discharge, and transfer • Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens as ordered • Transport patients and assist with meal and nourishment distribution • Support patient admissions, discharges, and transfers within the electronic medical record system • Monitor and assist during patient visitation • Assist with restraint application in accordance with hospital policy • Follow safety protocols, infection prevention practices, and quality improvement initiatives • Participate in unit-based meetings and support orientation of new staff as needed **Qualifications** **Education** • High School Diploma or GED required Certifications • CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Certification required within six months of hire • RQI Certification required within six months of hire Experience **Experience** • 2 years previous Psychiatric Technician experience preferred • 2 years previous Care Partner or direct patient care experience preferred **Skills** • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations • Critical thinking and sound judgment • Team-oriented mindset • Strong observation and documentation skills • Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities Physical Requirements • Frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling • Ability to assist with patient lifting, transfers, and mobility • Occasional lifting and moving of up to 100+ pounds with assistance as appropriate • Hand dexterity and attention to detail required Working Conditions • Behavioral health inpatient setting • Exposure to patients, visitors, and healthcare staff throughout the workday • Potential exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and other healthcare-related hazards • Fast-paced environment requiring flexibility and adaptability **Compensation** Compensation is based on experience, education, and employment status. Pay range available upon request or will be discussed during the recruitment…