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ERP International · 3 months ago

Psychiatric Technician or LPN/LVN

US-MS-Gulfport

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

ERP International is a respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions, and they are seeking a full-time Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) or Psychiatric Technician in support of the Naval Branch Health Clinic in Gulfport, MS. The role involves conducting assessments, providing patient education, and assisting in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients within a psychiatric clinic setting.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Licensed Practical NursePsychiatric TechnicianBLS Healthcare ProviderMental Health AssessmentPatient EducationCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Graduate from an accredited community college, junior college, college, university, or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate State agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

One year of practical or vocational nurse experience after graduation

Current, full, active and unrestricted license as a practical or vocational nurse

Possess a current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification

Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance

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

One year of experience after graduation

Possess a current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification

Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance