Internal applicants are now being recruited for the following position. If you have been in your current position for at least six months and meet the minimum requirements for this position, please apply if interested.
Role and Responsibilities
The Sr. Psychiatric Technician is responsible for supervising residents during scheduled shifts and provides individual support (i.e., life skills) for assigned residents. All work is performed in accordance with state regulations, CATCH Policies and Procedures and professional mental health standards.
Brief Outline of Duties:
Conduct weekly clinical check-ins with assigned residents and facilitate group therapy sessions
Complete clinical notes for assigned participants and psych tech notes for all participants on shift
Attend and participate in intake and evaluation of consumers in crisis
Assist in developing treatment plans and preparing consumers for transition to residential programs
Participate in formulation of client care plans and aftercare planning
Assist consumers with activities of daily living (ADLs).
Serve as liaison between clients, case manager, and crisis residence; assist clients in obtaining long-term housing
Coordinate care: telephone screening, scheduling/follow-up on appointments, and accompanying clients off-site as needed
Review consumer charts for documentation accuracy and complete shift report log with verbal handoff to oncoming staff
Perform all other duties assigned by the Program Manager
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Gerontology, Anthropology, Political Science, History, Criminal Justice, Theology, Counseling, Education or a related field and 5 years of mental health direct care experience, of which 2 years shall include supervisory experience required.
Decision Making
Communication
Time Management
Team Oriented
Ethical Conduct
Problem Solving/Analysis
Thoroughness
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE (IF APPLICABLE)
Must have an acceptable PA criminal history, FBI clearance and Child Abuse clearance done prior to hire.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This position is full-time and works Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be physically able to: A) Assist with lifting client; B) Carry heavy documents C) Sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel and climb; D) Restrain clients in emergency situations.
CATCH Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CATCH Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. CATCH Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CATCH’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
Please note that your supervisor will receive a notification once you have applied to this position.
CATCH, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation providing behavioral health and intellectual disabilities services in an area that includes portions of Center City and South Philadelphia, west of Broad Street to the Schuykill River and south of Chestnut Street to the Naval Base. Services are accessible to the hearing impaired as well as to those speaking languages other than English.
