Brown University Health
Psychiatric Technician
Newport Hospital · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Experience
- Experience working with the behavioral health population is required with the CNA pathway; health care field experience is preferred. No years specified.
- Education
- Baccalaureate in Psychology or related field, or CNA license with experience working with the behavioral health population.
About the job
Provides direct care to adult Behavioral Health Unit patients, supports treatment plans and therapeutic activities, and helps maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
What you'll do
- Collaborates with nurses and the multidisciplinary team on treatment planning, implements care plans, and documents patient interactions.
- Observes and assists patients with daily living, conducts safety rounds, and reports unusual behavior or hazards.
- Leads or supports therapeutic and recreational activities and uses interventions to manage aggressive or destructive behavior, including assisting with seclusion or restraints according to policy.
What they ask for
- Baccalaureate in Psychology or a related field, or CNA license with experience working with the behavioral health population.
- Current CPR certification.
- Current Brown University Health Crisis Management certification or current enrollment.
- Ability to provide care across the life span with consideration of aging, human development, and cultural patterns.
Nice to have
- Experience in a health care field.
Pay
$18.00-$27.13 (base salary)
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