Psychiatric Technician or LPN/LVN

Matrix Providers • Jacksonville, FL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Matrix Providers is hiring a Psychiatric Technician or LPN/LVN to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families at the Naval Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. This is a hospital-based role within an In-Patient Behavioral Health Unit.

Requirements

• 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 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 a psychiatric technician training or civilian course from an accredited school in the care of behavioral health patients.
• One year (1) of experience as a Psychiatric Technician after graduation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• For LPN/LVN: Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

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 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.

Benefits

• Competitive financial package
• Comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees