Psychiatric Technician - Inpatient - San Diego, CA
Company: Matrix Providers
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Experience the Matrix Providers Advantage.We strive to provide a
framework of stability and structure for our valued employees,
where you will experience lower provider-to-patient ratios and
fair, reliable schedules. It is our honor to hire Healthcare Heroes
to serve our Military Heroes, sharing in our mission to provide
excellent healthcare with dignity, compassion, and pride.Matrix
Providers is hiring an Inpatient Psychiatric Technician to join our
team of talented professionals who provide healthcare services to
our U.S. Military Service Members and their families at the Naval
Medical Center in San Diego, CA.Employment Status:
Full-TimeCompensation: $29.00/hour + $4.41/hour for Health &
WelfareSchedule: Sunday to Saturday, 8 to 12 hour shifts. In no
instance, will the Psychiatric Technician be required to provide
services over 80 hours per 2-week pay period.Benefits: Competitive
financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including
health, dental, vision, and life coverage.Accrued Paid Time Off
(PTO)Paid Holidays401(k) PlanStart Date: Pending credentialing and
security approvals, which can take 4-6 weeks.Requirements: The
Psychiatric Technician must have and meet the following:Degree:
Possess and maintain a current, unrestricted license to practice as
a Psychiatric Technician in any one of the 50 States, the District
of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S.
Virgin Islands OR Possess at least a level one national Psychiatric
Technician certification or equivalent OR Possess and maintain a
current, unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Practical
Nurse/ Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) in any one of the 50
States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico,
Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. LPN candidates are subject to
credentialing.Education: Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric
Technician Program; or completion of 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.Psychiatric Technicians will have the ability to work at
NMCSD while working to obtaintheir Certificate or License to allow
for better recruitment efforts and increase current fill-rates. The
Psychiatric Technicians must obtain their Certificate or License
within 6 months of employment to continue performing services
within the contract or face immediate termination.Experience: Have
a minimum of 12 months of experience within the last 18 months as a
Psychiatric Technician or LPN/LVN providing care in a mental
healthcare setting.Must possess a current Basic Life Support (BLS)
certification from either the American Heart Association or the
American Red Cross.Job Summary:Conduct or assist in the treatment
and rehabilitation of patients. Perform basic assessment procedures
including standardized psychological testing, clinical
interviewing, mental status examinations, substance abuse
evaluations, and psychological and nursing assessments.Identify
mental health and nursing diagnoses, and provide patient
education.Observe, monitor, record, and report the 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 referrals to public, private,
and military community agencies.Prepare and maintain records and
reports pertaining to specialty services.Assist with the care of
individuals experiencing acute and post-traumatic stress
reactions.Prepare and maintain treatment records.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 Americas military family by aligning
exceptional healthcare workers like you with rewarding career
opportunities.Come home to Matrix.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. To learn
more about our Benefits Packages, please see
https://matrixproviders.com/benefits.Matrix Providers endeavors to
make www.matrixproviders.com accessible to all users. If you would
like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or
need assistance completing the application process, please get in
touch with our Recruiting Hotline Number, 1-877-807-8277, TTY LINE,
385-722-8109. This contact information is for accommodation
requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of
applications.#INDRHby Jobble
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