Psychiatric Technician (PSYCH TECH) - San Diego, CA
Company: Matrix Providers
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Matrix Providers - Caring for America's military family.Not just
leading the way but leading the industry. Your success is our
business.Matrix Providers is hiring a Psychiatric Technician to
join our team of talented professionals who provide healthcare
services to our Military Service Members and their families at the
Naval Medical Center in San Diego, CA.Employment Status: Full
TimeCompensation: This is an hourly position.Schedule: Monday
through Friday, between the hours of 6:30 am and 7:30 pm, for
either an 8-hour or 12-hour shift. Hours worked are not to exceed
80 hrs within a 2-week period.Benefits: Competitive financial
package with a comprehensive insurance package including health,
dental, vision, and life coverage.Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)Paid
Holidays401(k) PlanRequirements: The Psychiatric Technician must
have and meet the following:Degree: Possess and maintain a current,
unrestricted license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician in any
one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands OR Possess at least a
level one national Psychiatric Technician certification or
equivalent OR Possess and maintain a current, unrestricted license
to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse/ Licensed Vocational
Nurse (LPN/LVN) in any one of the 50 States, the District of
Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin
Islands. LPN candidates are subject to credentialing.Education:
Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program; or
completion of equivalent education and experience that meets the
requirement of the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians
(AAPT) or completion of education and experience as a behavioral
science specialist/technician in the United States military and
proof of having completed an Armed Forces course involving
psychiatric technician training or civilian course from an
accredited school in the care of behavioral health
patients.Psychiatric Technicians will have the ability to work at
NMCSD while working to obtaintheir Certificate or License to allow
for better recruitment efforts and increase current fill-rates. The
Psychiatric Technicians must obtain their Certificate or License
within 6 months of employment to continue performing services
within the contract or face immediate termination.Experience: Have
a minimum of 12 months of experience within the last 18 months as a
Psychiatric Technician or LPN/LVN providing care in a mental
healthcare setting.Job Summary:Conduct or assist in the treatment
and rehabilitation of patients. Perform initial basic assessment
procedures including standardized psychological testing, clinical
interviewing, mental status examinations, substance abuse
evaluations, and psychological and nursing assessments.Identify
mental health and nursing diagnoses, and provide patient
education.Observe, monitor, record, and report the patient's
progress.Conduct or assist in conducting group and individual
counseling, therapeutic community, and other related milieu
activities.Institute precautionary measures to prevent patient
injury or suicide.Assist patients with nutritional, hygiene, and
comfort measures.Obtain and record vital signs.Coordinate with
other agencies regarding specified care, treatment,
prevention,rehabilitation, and administrative functions. Contact
military and community agencies to obtain collateral information.
Explain and interpret mental health services to patients or
others.Assist in, or arrange patient referrals to public, private,
and military community agencies.Prepare and maintain records and
reports pertaining to specialty services.Assist with the care of
individuals experiencing acute and post-traumatic stress
reactions.Prepare and maintain treatment records.Matrix Providers
is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability, or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy
Statement, please see
https://matrixproviders.com/accessibility-eeo-disclaimer. To learn
more about our Benefits Packages, please see
https://matrixproviders.com/benefits.Matrix Providers endeavors to
make www.matrixproviders.com accessible to all users. If you would
like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or
need assistance completing the application process, please get in
touch with our Recruiting Hotline Number, 1-877-807-8277, TTY LINE,
385-722-8109. This contact information is for accommodation
requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of
applications.#INDKFby Jobble
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