Psychiatric Technician - Elementary/Middle School IOP
ARIS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LLC
Location
Woodbury, Minnesota
Quick overview
The Psychiatric Technician will monitor patients, facilitate structured groups, and manage administrative duties within an intensive outpatient program for children and adolescents. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, documenting in EHR systems, and maintaining efficient patient flow.
Requirements summary
A college degree is required, with a preference for majors in pre-med, psychology, or related fields. Candidates should be computer savvy and possess a basic understanding of psychiatry principles, with prior experience in care settings preferred.
Job description
Description Company Overview Aris Clinic is a behavioral health practice located in Woodbury, MN. Our mission is to help patients achieve healthy, stable, and productive lives. The clinic offers outpatient services including psychiatry, therapy, and intensive outpatient programming for kids and their families struggling with emotional and behavioral health issues that cause significant difficulties in their families, schools, and/or communities.
Common feelings and behaviors we address
Depression Anxiety Mood Dysregulation Opposition Anger Suicidal Thinking Self-Injury Social Struggles School Avoidance Technology Addiction Our patient outcomes have afforded patients greater success in school/work, stronger and healthier relationships, the ability to function with appropriate boundaries, improved social awareness, and better coping skills in difficult situations.
Psychiatric Technician We are currently recruiting for a full-time Psychiatric Technician working as part of our intensive outpatient program for children and adolescents ranging in age from 8 - 13. In this role you will monitor patients, facilitate structured groups, and complete administrative duties as part of the Intensive Outpatient Program. Responsibilities include working as part of our intensive outpatient program team for arrival, dismissal, group facilitation, monitoring for patient safety, working alongside providers, accurately documenting into the Electronic Health Records (EHR) system, helping to maintain efficient patient flow in a fast paced environment, responding to patient inquiries, and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
We are seeking a professional and energetic candidate with strong interpersonal and communication skills who understands the importance of patient care. The ideal candidate will be computer savvy (EHR experience preferred) and possess a basic understanding of psychiatry principles. A college degree is required with a preference for a pre-med, psychology, or related major. Experience in a medical office, or equivalent education preferred. Prior experience with children or adolescents in a care setting a plus.
