Psychiatric Technician -TL- Utah State Hospital

Psychiatric Technician -TL- Utah State Hospital

If you are someone who enjoys mentoring and caring for others, and you strive to have a positive impact on the lives of those around you, the Utah State Hospital invites you to apply for the position of Psychiatric Technician. This is your chance to provide essential, hands-on support in a fulfilling role.

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $17.73 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site
Recruiter – Keera Johnson | keerajohnson@utah.gov | 801.344.4211

Key Responsibilities

The Utah State Hospital is an in-patient psychiatric facility, responsible for the total care of our patients while they stay with us. Psychiatric Technicians are part of the nursing department and assist with maintaining a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment for our patients.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements At minimum, the candidate must be able to:

• pass a background check to work with vulnerable children and adults.
• work weekends and holidays (shift differentials may apply).
• attend each day of new employee orientation 8 AM - 5 PM (9 days).

Preferred Qualification:

 The preferred candidate for this position is: 

• able to provide the highest quality care to our patients. 
• able to work with patients in a manner of sensitivity, tact, and professionalism. 
• able to observe the environment, monitor changes in safety, inappropriate activity, or potentially harmful behavioral issues.
• able to respond appropriately in situations where safety to self, patients, and others may be compromised. 

About the Role

We currently offer full time, Time Limited (TL) acuity pool positions. Medical insurance benefits are available and start day one for our full-time employees. Upon completion of training, new psychiatric technicians are invited to transition into a full time benefited (Schedule B) position on a designated unit, subject to the needs of the hospital. Additional benefits of moving from a Time Limited position to a Schedule B position include paid holidays, annual and sick leave accruals, and elective benefit options, including dental and vison insurance.The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits.  Please click the following link for a detailed information page: Benefits

Location –
1300 East Center Street
Provo, Utah, 84603
United States
Background Check Required – Yes
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – TL - Time limited

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization. 
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals. 
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

Other perks include: 
Access to a UTA Bus Pass.
Beautiful campus near the Wasatch mountains.
Cafeteria on site with meals, snacks and drinks available for purchase.
Access to comfort rooms while on campus, and as well as other mental wellness benefits.
Access to the Utah State Hospital Disc Golf Course.

Questions? Please call in to ask any follow up questions or to schedule an interview at 385-248-9395.

The Agency
As part of the Department of Health and Human Services, the Utah State Hospital has been an integral part of Utah since it's establishment in 1885, with an abundant histo