Psychiatric Technician Job at Spectrum Healthcare Resources
Job Description:
Company Overview:
Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an opportunity for a civilian
Psychiatric Technician at Naval Branch Health Clinic Belle Chase, New Orleans, Louisiana.
This contract position offers:
- Medical, dental, vision & 401K
- Monday thru Friday
- Competitive pay
- Paid Time Off
Requirements:
- Possess current certification as a Psychiatric Technician by the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians OR possess evidence of completion of Military Psychiatric Technician Training or Equivalent OR possess an Associate of Arts degree in a behavioral science, or a Bachelors degree in Psychology, or a degree in Sociology or behavioral science related field. OR Possess a current, unrestricted license to practice as an LVN/LPN in any one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands AND current state or national certification in the subspecialty of Psychiatry.
- Possess a minimum of 1 year full-time experience as a Psychiatric Technician
- Current BLS certification
TASKS SPECIFIC TO PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN
- Conduct or assist in treatment and rehabilitation of patients. Perform initial basic assessment procedures including standardized psychological screening, clinical interviewing, mental status examinations, substance abuse evaluations, and psychological and nursing assessment.
- Identify potential 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, interpersonal violence or suicide
- 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 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.
- Prepare and maintain treatment records.
- Provide administrative support to include front desk coverage, telephone check-ins, appointment reminders, and appointment bookings as required.
For More Information Contact:
Melissa Powell
719-528-7965
Melissa_Powell@Spectrumhealth.com
Company Overview:
Established in 1988, Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) has earned a solid reputation in the health care industry. SHR is JCAHO certified and dedicates itself exclusively to supplying a broad spectrum of medical professionals, LPNs, CNAs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Physicians, for Military Treatment Facilities (MTF) located in the United States. These permanent civilian contracted medical professionals experience a unique medical environment, working among the very best medical professionals, and caring for our military family.
Location : Location: US-LA-New Orleans Recruiter : Full Name: First Last: Melissa Powell Direct phone number: 719-528-7965 Recruiter : Email: Melissa_Powell@spectrumhealth.com Remote / Work from home available?: false
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