What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Technician - Inpatient Mental Health position at ERP International?
Overview
ERP International is seeking full-time Psychiatric Technicians in support of Inpatient Mental Health at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, NC. Apply online today and discover more about this outstanding employment opportunity. www.erpinternational.com
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Responsibilities
Work Schedule:Sunday through Saturday, normally six 12.5 hour day or night shifts per two week period (including 30 minute uncompensated meal break). Will be required to work on Federal Holidays on a rotational basis.
Job Specific Details and Tasks: The duties for the HCW include but are not limited to the following:
Core Duties:• 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.
Additional Duties:
* 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.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
• Degree: Certificate.• Education: 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.• Experience: Possess a minimum of 1-year full-time experience within the preceding 2 years as a Psychiatric Technician in a mental health setting.
• Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support (5.2.3) 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.
* Life Support Certification: Current AHA or ARC BLS Certifications.
* Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.