Psychiatric Technician | Outpatient | San Diego, CA

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We strive to provide a framework of stability and structure for our valued employees and contractors, where you will experience lower provider-to-patient ratios and fair, reliable schedules. It is our honor to hire Healthcare Heroes to serve our Military Heroes, sharing in our mission to provide excellent healthcare with dignity, compassion, and pride.

Matrix Providers is hiring a Psychiatric Technician to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our U.S. Military Service Members and their families at the Naval Medical Center located in San Diego, CA.

Setting: Outpatient
Role: Psychiatric Technician will provide essential care and support for patients in outpatient setting.
Compensation: $29/hour + $4.41/hour for Health & Welfare
Schedule: Full- time | M-F, days | 40 hours per week
Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
401(k) Plan
Start Date: Pending credentials/security approvals, which can take 4-6 weeks.

Psychiatric Technician Qualifications:

Experience: One year (1) of experience as a Psychiatric Technician after graduation.
Degree: Certificate
Psychiatric Technicians will have the ability to work at NMCSD while working to obtain their Certificate or License (must be obtained within 6 months of hire
Education: Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program;
Or completion of 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 a psychiatric technician training
Or civilian course from an accredited school in the care of behavioral health patients
Must possess a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
Psychiatric Technician Job Duties:
Patient Care and Safety Management
Perform ongoing risk assessment
Assist in maintaining therapeutic milieu
Escort patients safely on and off the unit
Monitor patient safety
Perform physical restraint procedures
Manage agitated patients
Identify and report symptoms of homicidal or suicidal patients
Conduct line of sight one-on-one observations
Respond to emergency situations
Monitor and discontinue IV fluids
Diagnostic Support and Testing
Perform a range of diagnostic support duties
Conduct psychiatric testing/screening evaluations
Perform basic assessment procedures
Identify mental health and nursing diagnoses
Provide patient education
Obtain and record vital signs
Counseling and Rehabilitation
Develop a therapeutic relationship with psychiatric patients
Observe patient progress during treatment
Conduct or assist in treatment and rehabilitation of patients
Conduct group and individual counseling
Conduct therapeutic community and milieu activities
Institute precautionary measures to prevent patient injury or suicide
Assist patients with nutritional, hygiene, and comfort measures
Assist with the care of individuals experiencing acute and post-traumatic stress reactions
Coordination and Communication
Coordinate with other agencies regarding 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 referrals to public, private, and military community agencies
Administrative Duties
Organize and facilitate patient groups and activities
Maintain records on patients
Conduct data entry and retrieval on computer systems
Operate outpatient front desk areas
Schedule patient appointments
Coordinate and assist Primary Care Providers
Ensure proper maintenance, construction, and security of records
Prepare and pull outpatient records
Perform End of Day processing
Prepare and maintain treatment records

We support our employees with an accessible dedicated representative to assist you throughout the duration of your contract. We firmly believe that a healthy work/life balance enables you to perform at your best. Our mission is to serve America’s military family by aligning exceptional healthcare workers like you with rewarding career opportunities.

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