Psychiatric Technician

Valor Healthcare, Inc. • Mary Esther, FL

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About The Position

The Psychiatric Technician provides behavioral health support and assists with the care and treatment of individuals experiencing psychiatric, substance abuse, and psychological challenges under the supervision of a licensed behavioral health professional. The role supports Family Advocacy and Behavioral Health programs and coordinates with command family support organizations. Responsibilities also include program development, resource management, and process improvement initiatives.

The technician conducts patient intakes, provides counseling and behavioral health interventions, maintains patient and program databases, prepares statistical reports and presentations, and assists with case reviews and program operations. Work is performed under the supervision of a licensed psychiatrist, social worker, psychiatric nurse, or psychologist, with guidance and assignments provided by a supervisor.

Valor Healthcare is a veteran- and physician-led provider of healthcare services for people who serve or have served in the military and those who devote their careers to government service. The company emphasizes respectful, high-quality care and patient experience.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience as a psychiatric / mental health program assistant.
• Associate degree or commensurate level of training for the position.
• If military trained, training must be as a mental health technician / specialist.
• Willingness to receive specialized training in peer support counseling, community resources and referrals, and suicide prevention.
• Extensive knowledge of DoD, Service, and community social service, family support, and behavioral healthcare resources.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health interventions from prevention through treatment under the supervision of a licensed psychiatrist, social worker, psychiatric nurse, or psychologist.
• Conduct intakes and assist in the care and treatment of psychiatric, drug, and alcohol patients.
• Counsel clients or patients with personal, behavioral, or psychological problems.
• Perform standard and nonstandard work assignments and address non-recurring problems on one's own initiative.
• Populate and maintain a computerized database containing all units within the headquarters organization.
• Prepare monthly statistical reports for various entities and sections.
• Update the Family Advocacy and Behavioral Health training database monthly.
• Prepare a biannual Social Work / Behavioral Health PowerPoint presentation.
• Assist with developing program operation instructions.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend improvements in collaboration with others.
• Review operations to ensure they function within budget.
• Develop and maintain appointments, physical property, and inventory.
• Interface frequently with the Command’s family support organizations.
• Assist with Case Review Committee meetings.
• Maintain the resource library.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree