Psychiatric Technician

    Psychiatric Technician

    PROFICIENCY SCALE

    General Duties

    Admit/Orient Involuntary Clients

    Admit/Orient Voluntary Clients

    Advance Directives

    Ambulatory Cuffs

    Assist Activities of Daily Living

    Assist with Personal Hygiene

    Cultural Diversity

    Discharge Clients

    Discharge Planning

    Documentation-Computer

    Documentation-Written

    Full Restraints

    HIPAA Regulations

    Initial Interview

    Initial Screening Assessment

    Isolation Techniques

    Mutli-Disciplinary Planning

    Oxygen Administration

    Participate in Interdisciplinary Team

    Patient Teaching

    Reassess/Update Plan of Care

    Referral to Community Resources

    Supervise Unlicensed Personnel

    Vital Signs

    Wrist Restraints

    EATING DISORDERS

    Anorexia Nervosa

    Bulimia Nervosa

    Obesity

    Interventions/Therapies

    Assultive Behavior

    CARE OF PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS

    Anxiety Disorders

    Bipolar Disorder

    Catatonic Psychotic Disorder

    Delusional Disorders

    Depression

    Dissociative Identity Disorder

    Hallucinations

    Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder

    Panic Attacks

    Paranoid Psychotic Disorder

    Phobias

    Schizophrenia

    Suicidal Ideation/Attempts

    ASSIST WITH PSYCHOTHERAPY

    Behavioral

    Couple/Family

    Group

    Individual

    PERSONALITY DISORDERS

    Cluster A-Paranoid/Schizoid

    Cluster B-Antisocial/Borderline

    Cluster C-Anxious/Fearful

    COGNITIVE DISORDERS

    Alzheimer's (Dementia)

    Amnestic Disorders

    Delirium

    Dementia

    CERTIFIED "MANAGEMENT OF ASSULTIVE BEHAVIOR"

    Crisis Intervention

    Drug & Alcohol Education

    Education or Vocational Training

    Teach Independent Living Skills

    Therapeutic Communication

    Therapeutic Milieu

    ASSIST WITH ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES:

    Biofeedback

    Electro Convulsive Therapy

    Expressive Therapy (Art, Movement)

    Guided Imagery

    Massage Therapy

    Mediation

    Recreational Therapy

    Therapeutic Touch

    MEDS/IV THERAPY

    Administer IM & SQ Meds

    Administer PO Medications

    Administer Topical Medications

    Identify Appropriate Level of Care

    Discontinue Peripheral IV's

    Pain Assessment/Management

    SUBSTANCE-RELATED DISORDERS:

    ADHD

    Alcohol-Related

    Developemntal/Autistic Disorders

    Drug-Related

    Mental Retardation

    Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

    Sexual Abuse/Assault

    Sexual Disorders

    Somatoform Disorders (Pain etc.)

    Survivor of Abuse/Violence

    PSYCHOTROPIC AGENTS:

    Antianxiety Agents

    Anticholinergics/Antiparkinsons

    Anticonvulsants

    Antidepressants/Mood Elevators

    Antimanic Agents

    Antipsychotic Agents

    Hypnotics

    Management of Med Side Effects

    Recognition of Med Side Effects

    YEARS OF EXPERIENCE CONTINUUM OF CARE SETTINGS HOSPITAL SETTINGS

    Med-Psych Unit

    Transitional Care Hospital

    Freestanding Psych Hospital

    Community-Based Hospital

    Subacute Care Units

    Long-Term Care Facilities

    COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

    Emergency Clinic

    Day Treatment Programs

    Residential Programs

    Home Care

    Aftercare/Rehab Clinic

    Corrections/ Prison

    PROFICIENCY SCALE

    Newborn (birth-30 days)

    Infant (30 days-1 yrs)

    Toddler (1-3 yrs)

    Preschooler (3-5 yrs)

    School Age (5-12 yrs)

    Adolescents (12-18 yrs)

    Young Adults (18-39 yrs)

    Middle Adults (39-64 yrs)

    Older Adults (64 yrs +)

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