Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
Job overview
The Psychiatric Tech Relief role at The Harris Center involves providing direct care to patients with mental health and intellectual developmental disabilities, ensuring safety and support in a crisis environment.
Responsibilities and impact
The role includes maintaining a safe environment, assisting with basic patient care, providing behavioral emergency assistance, monitoring patient behavior, performing delegated nursing tasks, and following infection control procedures.
Compensation and benefits
The Harris Center offers a competitive salary, robust retirement plan with company matching, prior service credit for PTO accrual, cell phone discounts, entertainment deals, free Headspace subscription, Employee Assistance Program, and eligibility for student loan forgiveness programs.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and preferably 1 year of direct care experience in psychiatric or behavioral healthcare. Knowledge of Standard Precautions, Infection Control, and Handle with Care Crisis Intervention Techniques is required.
Work environment and culture
The Harris Center values safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment, applying a trauma-informed approach to care in a supportive environment.
Company information
The Harris Center is the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, serving over 90,000 people with an annual budget over $300 million, operating 80 sites in Harris County with a diverse workforce of over 2,500 employees.
Job location and travel
The position is located at 1502 Ben Taub in Harris County, Texas, and requires driving an agency vehicle.
Unique job features
This role uniquely involves working in a crisis environment with a trauma-informed approach and includes delegated nursing tasks under supervision, along with benefits like student loan forgiveness and mental wellness support.
Company overview
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is a leading provider of mental health and intellectual and developmental disability services in Harris County, Texas. They offer a comprehensive range of services including crisis intervention, outpatient care, and residential programs, aiming to improve the quality of life for individuals with mental health issues and developmental disabilities. Established in 1965, the organization has evolved to become one of the largest community mental health centers in the U.S., funded through a combination of government grants, contracts, and service fees. Their mission is to transform the lives of those they serve through accessible, integrated, and person-centered care.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize experience in direct patient care within psychiatric or behavioral healthcare settings, highlighting skills in crisis intervention and behavioral emergency assistance as described in the job.
Showcase knowledge and application of Handle with Care Crisis Intervention Techniques and Standard Precautions to demonstrate your readiness for safety and infection control responsibilities.
Apply through multiple channels including The Harris Center’s official corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for the Psychiatric Tech Relief position.
Connect with current employees in the Nursing or Clinical Treatment teams at The Harris Center on LinkedIn; open conversations with ice breakers like asking about their approach to trauma-informed care or their experience working in crisis environments.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'psychiatric technician,' 'crisis intervention,' 'behavioral emergency assistance,' 'patient care,' and 'Handle with Care techniques' to pass automated screenings.
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