Local Contract Patient Care Tech
New York, NY
Integrated Healthcare Services
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Title: Patient Care Associate (PCA) - Psychiatry

Location: Not specified

Contract Length: Not specified

Job Summary: Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing a full range of services to patients admitted to the inpatient psychiatry service. Responsibilities include assisting patients during admission and orientation, supporting therapeutic interventions, performing direct care duties, leading patient activity groups, and assisting with discharge planning. The role also involves maintaining infection control, intervening with physical restraints when necessary, and providing ongoing supportive counseling to patients and families.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent AND 2 years of full-time experience in law enforcement, Nursing, Psychiatric/Behavioral Health, Mental Health Population, Counseling, or Group Family Dynamics OR Associate’s degree, preferably in mental health or related focus.
• Venipuncture experience
• EKG skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Not applicable

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• Certificate of Medical Assistant training OR Patient Care Assistant training program including EKG and venipuncture skills/or equivalent
• CPI or PMCS certification
• SEL and SCR background checks