Richmond, TX, US
18 hours ago
Psychiatric Technician
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Psychiatric Technician Job 25-181046 Facility TX Fort Bend Cty Jail Type Part-Time Shift Day 8 hour Recruiter : Full Name: First Last Nicholas Cardillo Recruiter : Email NCardillo@Wellpath.us Compensation Information $23.18 - $25.75 / hour

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities


Join us and find a career that supports:
• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

 

Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

 

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service. 



Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

 

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. 

 

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.



How you make a difference

 

The Psychiatric Technician provides direct patient care and support under the supervision of licensed nursing staff in correctional or behavioral health settings. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, promoting hygiene, conducting safety rounds, and responding to behavioral emergencies. The role supports clinical treatment teams by observing and documenting patient behavior, administering delegated nursing tasks, and helping maintain a safe environment. This position requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to patient care and safety. Experience in mental health settings, especially within corrections, is highly preferred.



Key Responsibilities

Assist patients with basic care activities while promoting hygiene and monitoring well-being

Conduct safety rounds and behavioral observations to support a secure environment

Respond to emergency situations, including administering first aid or performing restraints

Carry out delegated nursing tasks such as collecting specimens and taking vital signs

Follow infection control procedures and document patient status accurately



Additional Details The part time position is Sunday-Tuesday 0700-1530 every week.

Qualifications & Requirements  EDUCATIONHigh school and specialized training for licensing/certification(s)EXPERIENCEExperience facilitating groups with Mental Health patientsOne year of experience; within a correctional/detention facility preferred

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.

 

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

 

 

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

 

We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

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