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Idaho Division of Human Resources Psychiatric Technician Trainee/Activities - SHS, SCNF in Blackfoot, Idaho
Psychiatric Technician Trainee/Activities - SHS, SCNF
Posting Begin Date: 2024/06/12
Posting End Date: 2024/07/14
Category: Human Services
Sub Category: Mental Health
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Blackfoot, ID, United States
Minimum Salary: 15.50
Maximum Salary: 15.50
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Description
DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS
*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.
State Hospital South (SHS) - Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility is seeking a Psychiatric Technician Trainee/Activities who is caring, loving, and has a passion for helping others. SHS is in beautiful Southeast Idaho, an area best known for Oregon Trail and Native American history, amazing fly fishing, towering mountain peaks with abundant wildlife and awe inspiring geological sites. State Hospital South in Blackfoot provides psychiatric inpatient treatment and skilled nursing care for Idaho’s adult citizens with the most serious and persistent mental illnesses. The hospital works in partnership with families and communities to enable clients to return to community living. State Hospital South includes 110 psychiatric adult beds and 42 skilled nursing beds. It also maintains a statewide program to restore the competency of criminal justice patients. The 42 skilled nursing beds in the Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility offer services to consumers with a history of behavioral or psychiatric illness. This position will work 24 hours a week with some evenings, weekends and holidays within the activities department.
The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position, will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, the applicant will be required to complete and pass a criminal history background investigation after a conditional offer of employment.
This announcement may be used to fill full-time, part-time, and temporary positions. Temporary positions are limited to working 1,385 hours in a 12-month period for any one state agency. Employees are eligible for benefits if they work twenty (20) hours or more per week and the term of employment is expected to exceed five (5) continuous months.
BENEFITS:
BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION
We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.
OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS
excellent medical, dental and vision (https://ogi.idaho.gov/benefits-plans/) insurance- (full-time/30+ hours per week) employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.80/month for dental
generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
11 paid holidays a year
paid parental leave
multiple savings plans, optional 401K, and optional 457
basic life insurance for employee and family (employee covered at one times annual salary; spouse covered at $10,000; child covered at $5,000)
wellness programs
ongoing training opportunities
an opportunity for student loan forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)
and more!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Provide activities to residents
Facilitate activities with individuals and groups
Assist nursing staff when needed
Documentation
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
You must possess all the minimum and specialty minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum and specialty qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.
Some knowledge of personal hygiene and first aid.Typically gained by at least two months experience performing these functionsORa willingness to learn.
At least six months of experience following written and oral instructions.
Ability to read and write in English.
SPECIALTY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires possession of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate.
Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.
Certified activities professional.
Experience in an activities role.Typically gained by at least two years in an activities role.
Experience in the mental health field.Typically gained by at least one year work experience where mental health was a focus.
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(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: (208) 334-0681
EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.