Psychiatric Technician Houston, TX
Nitelines Usa•Houston, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
NiteLines USA is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to provide patient care and support treatment and rehabilitation at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center. The role includes conducting or assisting with assessments, educating patients, monitoring progress, supporting counseling and therapeutic activities, and helping maintain patient safety and comfort. The technician also coordinates care with military and community agencies and prepares and maintains treatment records and reports. Pay is $25.00 per hour (1099).
Requirements
- Possess and maintain a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician in any U.S. state or territory listed in the posting; or possess at least a level one national Psychiatric Technician certification or equivalent; or possess and maintain a current, unrestricted LPN/LVN license in a listed U.S. state or territory.
- Certificate-level education: graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program, or completion of equivalent education and experience meeting the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians requirement, or qualifying military behavioral science specialist/technician education and experience including an Armed Forces course involving psychiatric technician training.
- One year of experience within the last two years as a Psychiatric Technician.
Responsibilities
- Conduct or assist in the 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 mental health and nursing diagnoses.
- Observe, monitor, record, and report patient progress.
- Conduct or assist with group and individual counseling, therapeutic community activities, 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 with or arrange patient referrals to public, private, and military community agencies.
- Prepare and maintain records and reports pertaining to specialty services and treatment.
- Assist with care of individuals experiencing acute and post-traumatic stress reactions.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
