Immediate opening for Psychiatric Technician to support Charleston Air Force Base, SC

Qualifications

• Degree: must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Sociology.
• 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.
• Certifications: Must possess and maintain BLS
• Experience: previous experience working in a mental health outpatient clinic is required.

HCW Duties: The duties for the HCW are as follows:

• 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.
• Institute precautionary measures to prevent patient injury or suicide.
• Assist patients with nutritional, hygiene, and comfort measures.
• 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 credential providers and psych nurse with initial and coordinating care with local intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, inpatient or other higher levels of care facilities for mental health treatment. Coordinate care with other agencies on-base within the medical treatment facility.
• Participate in Utilization Management/Case Management meetings to review and identify opportunities to improve treatment provided and recommend corrective action when problems exist.

Benefits include:

• Relocation (if necessary)
• Competitive wages
• Health benefits
• Health & Welfare Reimbursement
• 401(K)

Please submit your resume for immediate consideration

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $1.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person