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Psychiatric Technician

SHR (Spectrum Healthcare Resources)
Fairfax, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/11/2026 CLOSED ON 7/8/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Technician position at SHR (Spectrum Healthcare Resources)?

Job Description

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an opportunity for a civilian full-time Psychological Technician at the Fort Belvoir-sponsored Family Fairfax Ambulatory Ambulatory Care Centers in Fairfax, VA.

This Contract Position Offers

Monday-Friday

Monday – Friday

0700-1530, 0730-1600, or 0800-1630

Health, Dental and 401(k) benefits

Outpatient Setting

Paid Holidays

This position administers Psychological testing in support of Behavioral Health care and treatment.

Essential Functions

  • 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.

Job Qualifications

The job qualifications for this position are as follows:

  • 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.

Point of contact: Lilian_Thao@Spectrumhealth.com/703-225-1403-41403

Location : Location

US-VA-Fairfax

Recruiter : Full Name: First Last

Lilian Thao

Direct phone number

7032251403

Recruiter : Email

Lilian_Thao@spectrumhealth.com

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