Huntsville Hospital Health System·Fort Payne, Alabama
The Psychiatric Technician assists clinical staff in coordinating patient program activities and specialty groups while ensuring the daily schedule is followed. They perform direct patient care duties, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining a therapeutic environment.
Overview Assists in coordinating essential program activities such as activity groups and specialty groups.
Works closely with all other clinical staff ( Activity Therapists, Social Workers, Nurses) to conduct various process and specialty groups within the patient program.
Is integral in assuring that the patient program schedule is carried out as planned by the staff team.
Performs various duties assisting staff nurses in the psychiatric and physical treatment and care of patients in accordance with established methods and procedures of the hospital.
Interacts closely with patients remaining engaged in the various activities and events that patient’s experience throughout the treatment day.
Interacts with patients in a therapeutic manner at all times and assists other staff to also maintain appropriate boundaries.
Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired regarding personal, financial, medical or employment of patients, families and employees of DRMC. Demonstrate the ability to do Vital signs and document, assist with total patient care, assists with activities of daily living, able to use PPE properly, able to carry out infection control practices, and has the ability to use proper lifting techniques with proper body mechanics without causing injury to patient, self, or others. Communicates with the RN or LPN on all aspects of patient care. Must follow and enforce accepted safety practices for patients and DRMC. Must report hazards and initiate appropriate action. Must participate in safety instructional programs. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the essential functions of this position as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in this position.
Education: High school graduate.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and are preferred to have at least two years of experience in a hospital or group home setting. Required certifications include CPR and CPI, along with the ability to perform physical tasks safely and effectively under supervision.
Market context
Nursing roles in Alabama typically stay active across hospitals, clinics, and other care settings, especially when units need licensed RNs who can start quickly. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for current Alabama or multistate RN licensure, BLS, and education that meets the unit’s needs, with BSN or specialty certifications sometimes preferred. Review the unit-specific certification timeline and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to save research time before applying.
