Psychiatric Technician
OverviewERP International is seeking a full time Psychiatric Technician in support of Mental Health or TBI Clinics at the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, NC.
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Apply online today and discover more about this outstanding employment opportunity.
www.
erpinternational.
comBe the Best! Join our team of exceptional health care professionals across the nation.
Come discover the immense pride and job satisfaction ERP Employees experience in providing care for our Military Members, their Families and Retired Military Veterans! ERP International is honored to have been named one of The Washington Post's 2022 Top Workplaces! Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits! Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays! Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life and Health Savings Account available! Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement! Matching 401K!About ERP International, LLC:
ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors.
We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states.
Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide.
ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran.
ResponsibilitiesWork Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8.
5 to 10.
5 hours between 6:
00am and 8:
00pm, with 30 minute lunch.
No weekend or holidays.
Job Specific Details and Tasks:
The duties for the HCW include but are not limited to the following:
Conduct or assist in 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 assessment.
Identify mental health and nursing diagnoses and provide patient education.
Observe, monitor, record, and report 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 referral to public, private, and military community agencies.
Prepare and maintain records and reports pertaining to specialty services.
Assist with care of individuals experiencing acute and post-traumatic stress reactions.
Prepare and maintain treatment records.
Additonal duties:
Demonstrate sound psychiatric theoretical and practical approaches in providing patient care.
Monitor, escort, and/or act as a therapeutic participant in patient activities in the outpatient psychiatric clinic and outpatient programs.
Perform advanced ongoing therapeutic assessments and interviews to elicit accurate and concise accounts of the patient's condition.
Exhibit a basic knowledge of psychotropic medications including actions, side effects and common dosages.
Perform administration and documentation of scheduled and as needed medications.
Inform the mental health provider in charge of any errors, discrepancies, or adverse patient reactions.
Present or facilitate a variety of health and wellness programs, including stress management, suicide intervention, and smoking cessation.
Conduct various programs in support of the clinic.
Exercise appropriate clinical delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care and clinic activities.
Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed.
Participation shall include, but not limited to, appropriate medical examination, documentation, and reporting.
Participate in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members.
Provide training and/or clinical direction as applicable to supporting government employees (e.
g.
hospital corpsmen, students, etc.
).
QualificationsMinimum
Qualifications:
Education:
Certificate.
Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program; or completion of an equivalent education and experience that meets the requirement of the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians 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.
Experience:
One year of experience as a Psychiatric Technician after graduation.
Life Support Certification:
Current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
Security:
Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
.
Apply online today and discover more about this outstanding employment opportunity.
www.
erpinternational.
comBe the Best! Join our team of exceptional health care professionals across the nation.
Come discover the immense pride and job satisfaction ERP Employees experience in providing care for our Military Members, their Families and Retired Military Veterans! ERP International is honored to have been named one of The Washington Post's 2022 Top Workplaces! Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits! Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays! Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life and Health Savings Account available! Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement! Matching 401K!About ERP International, LLC:
ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors.
We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states.
Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide.
ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran.
ResponsibilitiesWork Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8.
5 to 10.
5 hours between 6:
00am and 8:
00pm, with 30 minute lunch.
No weekend or holidays.
Job Specific Details and Tasks:
The duties for the HCW include but are not limited to the following:
Conduct or assist in 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 assessment.
Identify mental health and nursing diagnoses and provide patient education.
Observe, monitor, record, and report 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 referral to public, private, and military community agencies.
Prepare and maintain records and reports pertaining to specialty services.
Assist with care of individuals experiencing acute and post-traumatic stress reactions.
Prepare and maintain treatment records.
Additonal duties:
Demonstrate sound psychiatric theoretical and practical approaches in providing patient care.
Monitor, escort, and/or act as a therapeutic participant in patient activities in the outpatient psychiatric clinic and outpatient programs.
Perform advanced ongoing therapeutic assessments and interviews to elicit accurate and concise accounts of the patient's condition.
Exhibit a basic knowledge of psychotropic medications including actions, side effects and common dosages.
Perform administration and documentation of scheduled and as needed medications.
Inform the mental health provider in charge of any errors, discrepancies, or adverse patient reactions.
Present or facilitate a variety of health and wellness programs, including stress management, suicide intervention, and smoking cessation.
Conduct various programs in support of the clinic.
Exercise appropriate clinical delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care and clinic activities.
Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed.
Participation shall include, but not limited to, appropriate medical examination, documentation, and reporting.
Participate in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members.
Provide training and/or clinical direction as applicable to supporting government employees (e.
g.
hospital corpsmen, students, etc.
).
QualificationsMinimum
Qualifications:
Education:
Certificate.
Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program; or completion of an equivalent education and experience that meets the requirement of the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians 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.
Experience:
One year of experience as a Psychiatric Technician after graduation.
Life Support Certification:
Current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
Security:
Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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