Psychiatric Technician
- Employer
- ERP
- Location
- Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
- Closing date
- Oct 6, 2023
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- Industry
- Specialty Trades
- Function
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
ERP International is seeking a full time Psychiatric Technician in support of Mental Health or TBI Clinics at the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, NC. . Apply online today and discover more about this outstanding employment opportunity. www.erpinternational.com
Be the Best! Join our team of exceptional health care professionals across the nation. Come discover the immense pride and job satisfaction ERP Employees experience in providing care for our Military Members, their Families and Retired Military Veterans! ERP International is honored to have been named one of The Washington Post's 2023 Top Workplaces!
* Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!
* Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays!
* Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life and Health Savings Account available!
* Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement!
* Matching 401K!
About ERP International, LLC: ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran.
Responsibilities
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8.5 to 10.5 hours between 6:00am and 8:00pm, with 30 minute lunch.
No weekend or holidays.
Job Specific Details and Tasks: The duties for the HCW include but are not limited to the following:
- 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 and nursing assessment.
- Identify mental health and nursing diagnoses and provide patient education.
- 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.
Additonal duties:
- Demonstrate sound psychiatric theoretical and practical approaches in providing patient care.
- Monitor, escort, and/or act as a therapeutic participant in patient activities in the outpatient psychiatric clinic and outpatient programs.
- Perform advanced ongoing therapeutic assessments and interviews to elicit accurate and concise accounts of the patient's condition.
- Exhibit a basic knowledge of psychotropic medications including actions, side effects and common dosages. Perform administration and documentation of scheduled and as needed medications. Inform the mental health provider in charge of any errors, discrepancies, or adverse patient reactions.
- Present or facilitate a variety of health and wellness programs, including stress management, suicide intervention, and smoking cessation. Conduct various programs in support of the clinic.
- Exercise appropriate clinical delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care and clinic activities.
- Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed. Participation shall include, but not limited to, appropriate medical examination, documentation, and reporting.
- Participate in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members. Provide training and/or clinical direction as applicable to supporting government employees (e.g. hospital corpsmen, students, etc.).
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
* Education: Certificate. 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: One year of experience as a Psychiatric Technician after graduation.
* Life Support Certification: Current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
* Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.
Company
ERP International, LLC is a nationally respected and trusted health, science, and technology solutions provider. We offer management, analytic, and technical services supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. In addition, ERP provides medical and clinical staffing support to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 28+ states. We are seeking energetic and passionate professionals who are interested in delighting their customers while making a positive impact on our communities and our nation.
We deliver outcomes that enhance organizational vitality through next generation IT, business process management, and clinical services tailored for Federal healthcare, national security and defense. We execute these outcomes through two business practices, Health Solutions and Digital Solutions.
Our Health Solutions practice is a robust network of medical professionals – including physicians, nurses, ancillary and administrative personnel – to deliver comprehensive staffing solutions in response to both short- and long-term requirements.
Our Digital Solutions practice ranges from application transformation to digital government, cyber threat management, enterprise architecture, and data visualization services to modernize our government clients IT systems, organizational structures, and business processes.
ERP International is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. ERP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or veteran status. We welcome the employment of women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities in our workforce. If you are in need of special assistance, please contact our Human Resources Department. Interested parties may view our Affirmative Action Plan for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities by contacting the Human Resources Department. ERP participates in E-Verify.
We are always interested in adding dynamic professionals to our staff and would be pleased to know your interests review your qualifications. For any additional information about ERP, please contact us at info@erpinternational.comor visit www.erpinternational.com.
ERP International is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. ERP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or veteran status. We welcome the employment of women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities in our workforce. If you are in need of special assistance, please contact our Human Resources Department. Interested parties may view our Affirmative Action Plan for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities by contacting the Human Resources Department. ERP participates in E-Verify.
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