Psychiatric Technician Senior - SHW

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

• THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

We are seeking a Psychiatric Technician Senior to join our team in Nampa , Idaho. SHW is a 16-bed Adolescent Psychiatric Treatment Hospital serving youth ages 12-17. Our facility is located on a beautiful campus situated between Ridgecrest and Centennial golf courses along the I-84 corridor. State Hospital West provides inpatient psychiatric treatment for Idaho’s adolescents experiencing the most serious and persistent mental health challenges. We partner closely with families and communities to support successful transitions back to home and community living. SHW is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

About the Role

The Psychiatric Technician Senior helps maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for adolescents receiving inpatient psychiatric care. In this role, you will :

This position requires employees to obtain certifications in CPR and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (training provided).

Employees may be required to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, including day, swing, and night shifts.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.

BENEFITS :

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to :

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.

Additional information related to benefits and / or State programs can be found here :

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

Learn About a Career with DHW

If relocating to Idaho, the Department of Health & Welfare does not reimburse the cost of relocating and the department does not sponsor anyone with a work visa.

If you have questions, please contact us at :

Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.

(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

EMAIL : dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov

PHONE : (208) 334-0681

EEO / ADA / Veteran :

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY / TTD : 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.