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Overview Psychiatric Technician, Senior Behavioral Health Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift Parkwest Overview: Parkwest Medical Center , Covenant Healthu2019s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiac expertise with the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the regionu2019s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care. Itu2019s consistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S.News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top100 Heart Hospital, as well as an u201cAu201d safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the regionu2019s largest employer, Parkwest Medical Center, marries cutting-edge technology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety. To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and our units, visit Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities . Position Summary: Responsible for quality patient care by providing supervision and guidance for the patients as well as maintaining a safe and therapeutic patient environment. Responsibilities + Provides proper supervision and guidance in the daily activities of the program as part of a patient care team. + Responsible for maintaining a safe and therapeutic patient environment. + Reports patient complaints and/or changes in the patientu2019s psychiatric and/or medical condition promptly to the Registered Nurse. + Completes all necessary paperwork used in the daily operation of the program and documents in the medical record objective patient care in a competent manner. + Understands and is able to implement all emergency policies and procedures and ensures that emergency restrictive devices are available on the unit each shift and in good working order. + Works with the Nurse Manager and/or Nurse Supervisor, and/or the Team Leader Psychiatric Technician, and co-workers to structure and monitor the unit milieu. Reports problems in working with specific patients to the Registered Nurse and/or the Team Leader Psychiatric Technician. + Participates in the training and orientation of new staff members as directed by designated organizational leaders. + Performs and documents monitoring of patient activities on the milieu as well as any specialized observation needs. + Monitors vital signs, collects urine specimens, and assists patients with the activities of daily living according to appropriate guidelines and policies and under the clinical direction of the Registered Nurse. + Serves as an extension of Clinical Services/Physical Therapy departments to deliver therapeutic activities. + Demonstrates and maintains competence in using small group dynamics, scheduled activities, and the therapeutic milieu to carry out the Treatment Plan for each patient as part of a patient care team. + Uses small group dynamics to provide support and limits for the patients as part of a patient care team. + Attends shift report and is prepared to share relevant information about the patients. + Accompanies patients to other facilities for appointments, treatments, etc. as required. + Communicates to supervisory staff all work-related issues, concerns and problems. + Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. + Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum Experience: None Licensure Requirement: None Apply/Share Send this job to a friend ( Job Title PSYCH TECH I ID 4526823 Facility Parkwest Medical Center Department Name SR BEHAVIORAL HLTH

Created: 2026-05-02