Psychiatric technician vs psychiatric technician assistant

Differences between psychiatric technician and psychiatric technician assistant duties and responsibilities

Psychiatric technician example responsibilities.

• Prioritize and utilize therapeutic communication and CPI skills to diffuse and manage difficult situations.
• Participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, also lead prescribed individual and group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures.
• Respond to emergency situations such as fire evacuation or the administration of first aid and/or CPR.
• Observe patients comfort levels and mood changes, show compassion and respect to minimize clients stress levels.
• Demonstrate triage and emergency assistance when need, including suicide prevention plans (currently CPR and CPI certify).
• Participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and assist with administration of oral medications.
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Psychiatric technician assistant example responsibilities.

• Participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, also lead prescribed individual and group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures.
• Assist high behavior sensory deprive clients with ADL's and documentation.
• Assist clients in utilizing their potential for self-care and activities of daily living (ADL).
• Collaborate with adjunct paraprofessionals who work with mentally ill, emotionally disturb, or developmentally disable patients.
• Provide clear lines of responsibility and accountability within the BHT department; delegates appropriate authority for completion of assign responsibilities.
• Distribute medication in accordance to QMA guidelines.