Key Skills

Job Description

Job Description Summary Residential Psych Tech (RPT) is a staff level employee who is a member of the cottage based treatment team and is responsible for providing day-to-day care and supervision of the children/residents and assists in the implementation of the individualized treatment plan of each resident as prescribed. RPT provides services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance abuse and mental health) issues, recognizing that the individuals we serve often times have experienced trauma that affects their development and adjustment. RPT demonstrates a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery. RPT will be trained in trauma-informed care and will work to help provide services in an environment that is sensitive and responsive which will prevent victimization, abuse, or trauma as a result of the care received. RPT reports to the Cottage Supervisor. Qualifications Must be at least 20 years of age. Education A high school degree or equivalent is required. Responsibilities Charts all pertinent observation on a continuing basis regarding residents. Subject to mandatory overtime and shift changes. Perform all other duties as assigned. Supervises and assists residents in wake-up, meals, recreation, counseling, education/vocation needs, daily routine and hygiene, house rules and sleep. Works as a team member with other staff to implement program plans. Provides direct behavior observations and reinforcement of appropriate behaviors as prescribed by the cottage based treatment team. Participates in Team Meetings, shift information exchanges, daily cottage briefings and has input in the evaluation and treatment plan progress of each resident. Residential Psych Tech shall be familiar with and trained in the use of behavioral management techniques and general behavior modification principles. Residential Psych Tech must have the ability to work with youth and consistently follow and apply behavioral principles within the residential setting. Physical Requirements Normal direct care environment. Medium physical effort requires handling of average weight objects of up to 50 pounds and standing and walking. Requires ability to work under stressful conditions and to work irregular hours and deal with irate individuals. Drug Screen test upon hire. Physical test upon hire. TB test upon hire & annually.

Core Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day care and supervision for residents, support their routines and needs, and document relevant observations. Work with the cottage treatment team to implement individualized treatment plans, reinforce appropriate behaviors, and contribute to meetings and progress evaluations.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 20 years old and have a high school degree or equivalent. The role requires the ability to work with youth, apply behavioral principles, handle stressful situations and physical tasks, and work irregular hours, shift changes, and mandatory overtime.