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Cape Fox Federal Contracting Group · 3 months ago

Psychiatric Technician

Camp Pendleton, CA - Camp Pendleton, CA 92055 US (Primary)

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$34/hr - $34/hr

1+ years exp

Cape Fox Federal Contracting Group is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to support the Navy Facility at Camp Pendleton, CA. The Psych Technician will provide inpatient and outpatient care at the Acute Psychiatric and Intermediate Unit, conducting assessments, monitoring patient progress, and facilitating counseling and rehabilitation activities.

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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

Psychiatric Technician CertificationBehavioral Health TrainingClinical Assessment SkillsPatient Care ExperienceCommunication Skills

Required

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 (AAPT) 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 (1) year of experience after graduation

Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986