Psychiatric Technician

Matrix Providers is hiring a Psychiatric Technician to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families in at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD

• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Compensation: $30.40 per hour plus $4.57 H&W
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4:30pm
• Clinic: Adult Outpatient Behavioral Health
• Software: MQS Genesis
• 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

The Psychiatric Technician must have and meet the following:

• Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program; or
• Completion of an equivalent education and experience that meets the requirement of theAmerican 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.
• Have a minimum of 12 months full time experience as a Psychiatry Technician aftergraduation.
• Possess and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association

• Conduct patient assessments, including clinical interviews, mental health evaluations, standardized psychological testing, substance abuse screenings, and nursing assessments.
• Identify mental health and nursing diagnoses, provide patient education, and support treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Monitor, document, and report patient progress, maintaining accurate treatment records and required reports in accordance with clinic SOPs.
• Provide or assist with individual and group counseling, therapeutic community activities, and other behavioral health interventions.
• Implement safety precautions to prevent injury, self-harm, or suicide, and assist individuals experiencing acute stress or post-traumatic stress reactions.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including nutritional, hygiene, comfort measures, and vital sign collection.
• Coordinate care with military, community, public, and private agencies; obtain collateral information; explain available services; and facilitate referrals as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies, standards of care, ethical and legal requirements; participate in orientation, training, committees, process improvement initiatives, customer service programs, medical readiness activities, and the mentoring of newly assigned personnel.

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.

Matrix Providers is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please see https://matrixproviders.com/accessibility-eeo-disclaimer.

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