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Job ID: 898318
Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,812.28
Job Title
Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Psychiatric/Behavioral Health
Location
Bronx, NY | Acute Inpatient Psychiatry
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Mid Shift | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a high-volume, intensive psychiatric and behavioral health environment
- Perform clinical tasks including vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, and blood glucose monitoring
- Engage with children and adolescents using trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate approaches
- Support safe management of patients, including appropriate application of restraints and seclusion protocols in accordance with facility policy
- Assist nursing and clinical staff with patient care activities across the unit
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Graduate of a New York State-certified Patient Care Technician (PCT) program
- Minimum of 2 years of full-time experience in nursing or psychiatric/behavioral healthcare in a high-volume, intensive care setting (or satisfactory equivalent)
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- Certified to perform vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, and blood glucose monitoring
- MAB (Managing Assaultive Behavior) or CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Associate’s Degree in psychology, human services, or a related field
- Prior experience working with youth in behavioral health, educational, or residential settings
- Experience in acute inpatient psychiatry or a Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP)
- Completion of a recognized crisis intervention training program (e.g., CPI, TRUST, TCI, or equivalent)
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact working with youth in a specialized psychiatric and behavioral health setting
- Gain valuable experience in a high-acuity, clinically rich environment alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team