Psychiatric Technician
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDDHighlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma.
- Understanding of Standard Precautions and Infection Control Procedures.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- 1 year of direct care experience in psychiatric or behavioral healthcare environment.
- Knowledge of Handle with Care Crisis Intervention Techniques (HWC III).
- Valid driver's license.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with a robust retirement plan and generous company matching.
- Prior service credit for accelerated Paid Time Off accrual.
- Cell Phone Discounts and exclusive entertainment deals.
- Free Headspace subscription for mental wellness.
- Employee Assistance Program for overall well-being.
- Eligibility for student loan forgiveness programs.
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (formerly Mental Health & Mental Retardation Authority of Harris County) The Harris Center, Harris County's state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority, provided mental health and intellectual and developmental disability services to 51,518 unduplicated individuals in Harris County in Fiscal Year 2016 through its four service divisions: » Mental Health Outpatient Services » Mental Health Forensic Services » Intellectual Disability and Autism Services » Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program The Agency also served over 18,000 individuals at the Harris County Jail through its contract with the Harris County Sheriff's Office. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center strives to provide high quality, efficient, and cost effective services so that persons with mental disabilities may live with dignity as fully functioning, participating, and contributing members of our community.