Psychiatric Technician

Spectrum Healthcare Resources•Fairfax, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an opportunity for a civilian full-time Psychological Technician at Family Fairfax Ambulatory Ambulatory Care Centers in Fairfax, VA. This contract position offers a Monday – Friday schedule with 40 hours per week, with shifts from 0730-1600 or 0800-1630. The role is in an outpatient setting and provides Health, Dental and 401(k) benefits, along with Paid Holidays. This position administers Psychological testing in support of Behavioral Health care and treatment.

Requirements

Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a Behavioral Health related discipline
Must have prior, successful experience administering Psychological testing (examples: IQ tests, personality tests)
Must have at least one year experience working in a Behavioral Health setting.
Have and maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)
Shall be able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate with patients and other staff members
Have knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of basic word processing, data entry, and automated records.

Responsibilities

Administers, ensures proper accuracy and completion by the patient, scores, and present results for Psychological tests under the supervision of a licensed Psychologist.
Assists the physician, RN, Social Worker and other treatment team members in decision-making to ensure complete and appropriate information is shared.
Identifies and reports any pertinent behavioral, medical, and/or psychosocial data to the physician, RN, and/or Social Worker.
Serves as positive role model by establishing maintaining positive, therapeutic relationships and appropriate boundaries with patients and their guardians.
Completes vital sign monitoring per policy.
Provide patient privacy and comply with HIPAA.