Psychiatric Technician - Inpatient Mental Health

ERP International•Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

ERP International is seeking full-time Psychiatric Technicians to support Inpatient Mental Health services at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, NC. This role offers excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits, including paid time off, federal holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, a health savings account, an annual CME stipend, license/certification reimbursement, and a matching 401K. ERP International is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions, serving government and commercial clients.

Requirements

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.
Possess a minimum of 1-year full-time experience within the preceding 2 years as a Psychiatric Technician in a mental health setting.
Current AHA or ARC BLS Certifications.
Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

Nice To Haves

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 bachelor’s degree in Psychology, or a degree in Sociology or behavioral science related field.

Responsibilities

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 assessments.
Provide patient education in coordination with the mental health and nursing diagnosis.
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.
Monitor, escort, and/or act as a therapeutic participant in patient activities.
Utilize sound judgment and crisis intervention skills, including physical restraint to prevent or reverse situations that may be potentially harmful.
Exhibit a basic knowledge of psychotropic medications including actions, side effects and common dosages.
Follow MTF policies and procedures for the administration and documentation of scheduled and as needed medications.
Inform the mental health provider in charge of any errors, discrepancies, or adverse patient reactions.
Screen patients to determine presenting problems and priority of care.
This may entail telephone triage or in-person evaluation.