About This Role
This part-time position on the psychiatric unit involves providing direct patient care under nursing supervision, working rotating shifts that include varied schedules. You'll support patients' physical and emotional needs while respecting their individual backgrounds, developmental stages, and personal beliefs. Daily responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring patient safety, and helping maintain a therapeutic environment. The role suits people with strong interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to work calmly in a mental health setting. You'll need flexibility to work different shift rotations. The position offers a starting rate of $16.29 per hour plus daily pay benefits, making it accessible for those new to healthcare or those seeking flexible part-time work in a clinical setting.
$25–$45/hr
School / Hospital ER
Days · Rotating
Therapy license
one year of previous direct care experience
Dental, Vision, Paid time off
Benefits & Bonuses
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid time off
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your therapy role
Requirements
Active state license in good standing (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent)
Experience requirements vary by employer.
BLS typically required.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
What license do I need to apply?
An active state license in your discipline (PT, OT, SLP, LCSW, LPC, BCBA, etc.) in good standing. Therapy licensure is state-specific — the PT, OT, and ASLP-IC compacts let you practice in member states without a separate license.
Is this a school-year or year-round position?
School-based therapy roles typically follow a 9- or 10-month school-year calendar with summers off. Outpatient, hospital, home-health, and telehealth positions are year-round with PTO. Both options are widely available — check the job description for specifics.
What experience is expected?
Most therapy roles welcome new grads through mid-career clinicians. Specialty positions (acute care, NICU, pediatric feeding, hand therapy) typically prefer 2+ years plus relevant certifications.
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Employment Type: Part time
Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Other Job Titles: Patient Care Tech (PCT), C.N.A, and M.A. (Medical Assistant) Department: 1 East Psych Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor Minimum rate of
pay: 16.29 PLUS Daily PAY Position Purpose: The PCT, under the direction of a registered nurse, is responsible for direct patient care considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs.
They assist in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe and conducive to patient/family wellbeing including concepts of relationship-based care.
Shifts Available: 6:30 am-3:00pm; 2:30pm-11:00pm, 10:30pm-7:00am Status Available: Full-time, Part-time, Contingent/PRN Every Other Weekend and Holiday per year required for Full-time and Part-time team members.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / LICENSURE High school diploma or GED Minimum of one year of previous direct care experience (acute or long term) or successful completion of CENA, PCT, MA, or EMT course.
Student nurses must have completed their nursing fundamentals class of a BSN program.
What you will do: Training is provided to prepare our colleagues for success.
The PCT assists patient in completing ADLs including: Bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulation using assistive devices and with feeding and menu selection.
A PCT will collects and send specimens including blood and blood cultures and inserts and removes peripheral IV catheters.
They are responsible to record patient information and required data in appropriate areas in order to meet documentation requirements. 1 East is a locked 36 bed, secured unit and services patients 18 through older adult.
Services criteria includes the presence of life threatening and/or severely incapacitating symptoms and Potential of harm to self or others is considered serious.
Patients are admitted Through Psychiatric Access department in the Emergency Department at THAA.
In most cases face to-face assessments will be required and in other cases transfers or direct admissions from other locations may occur.
Total Rewards and
Benefits: Competitive compensation, DAILY PAY Benefits effective Day One!
No waiting periods.
Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long- term Disability.
Trinity Health offers comprehensive medical plan options administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Michigan (BCBSM).
Each plan option offers the flexibility to choose from two tiers with Tier 1 Trinity Health network providers providing the lowest out of pocket costs and Tier 2 select BCBSM providers.
Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health Tuition Reimbursement Click Here to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Trinity Health Michigan.
Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings.
By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation.
Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states.
Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.
Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.
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