Psychiatric Technician, NMC San Diego

Psychiatric Technician, NMC San Diego ERP International, LLC San Diego, CA Job Details Full-time 7 days ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Referral program Paid sick time Qualifications Teamwork Medical documentation Medical scheduling Front desk Working with individuals with mental health conditions LPN Full Job Description ERP International is seeking a Psychiatric Technician for a full-time opportunites we are bidding on at Naval Medical Center San Diego, CA. Apply online today and discover more about this outstanding employment opportunity. www.erpinternational.com Be the Best! Join our team of exceptional health care professionals across the nation. Come discover the immense pride and job satisfaction ERP Employees experience in providing care for our Military Members, their Families and Retired Military Veterans! ERP International is honored to have been named one of The Washington Post's 2020 Top Workplaces!

• Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!
• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Federal Holidays!
• FREE Medical/Dental/Vision and Health Savings Account available!
• Company Paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance!
• Matching 401K!

About ERP International, LLC:

ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX

• plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Disability and Veteran.

Work Schedule:

Please provide your resume and preferred schedule.

Job Specific Duties:

The type of work may include, but is not limited to the following: Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Psychiatric Technician (Inpatient)

• Mental Health
• DNS•Mental Health Additional Duties.

The HCWs shall provide services within the scope of their competencies, the applicable duties provided in the basic contract, and the following:

• Psychiatric Technicians (Inpatient), Assist in initial intake assessments and triage interviews.
• Assist in counseling and orienting patients to the unit procedures and policies.
• Perform ward searches; monitor use of dangerous items. Answer telephone calls and relay pertinent information to providers if required.
• Assist in a variety of treatment modalities including but not limited to biofeedback, stress management, and group therapy.
• Coordinate and perform routine training in prevention and management of assaultive behavior. Assist with patient education.
• Perform routine ward procedures for admission, discharges, and patient transfers.
• Monitor patient safety; be able to do physical restraint procedures such as applying manual and mechanical restraints.
• Manage agitated patients; identify and report symptoms of homicidal or suicidal patient; perform line of sight one-on-one observations.
• Understand the rules of confidentiality as applies to patient and health care provider during all aspects of care; instruct personnel in psychiatric patient rights. Psychiatric Technician (Outpatient/Inpatient)
• Mental Health
• DMH•Mental Health/ Acute Psychiatry•APD The HCWs shall provide services within the scope of their competencies, the applicable duties provided in the basic contract, and the following: • Perform ongoing risk assessment; assist in maintaining therapeutic milieu.

• Transcribe physician's orders.
• Develop a therapeutic relationship with psychiatric patients; observe patient progress during treatment. Organize and facilitate patient groups and activities.
• Escort patients safely on and off the unit, as permitted by the government supervisor and while adhering to patient management protocols for patients identified as elopement risks.
• Monitor patient safety; be able to do physical restraint procedures such as applying manual and mechanical restraints.
• Manage agitated patients; identify and report symptoms of homicidal or suicidal patient; perform line of sight one-on-one observations.
• Maintain all records required on patients to include data entry and retrieval on CHCS and CIS computer systems.
• Perform a range of diagnostic support duties which include but are not limited to drawing blood for lab studies, collect and label specimens, take vital signs, and assist Physicians in a variety of diagnostic examinations.
• Understand the rules of confidentiality as applied to patient and health care provider during all aspects of care; instruct personnel in psychiatric patient rights.
• Respond to emergency situations within area of competence and initiate appropriate action and documentation (restraint calls, fire calls, and disaster situations).
• Monitor and discontinue IV fluids as directed.
• Operate the outpatient front desk areas, assist patients with questions and information, offer courteous and attentive assistance. Follow the Command's mission and values of Service, Professionalism, Teamwork, Respect, and Compassion.
• Schedule patient appointments through the MHS Genesis computer system. Coordinate and assist the Primary Care Providers in contacting patients who miss appointments.
• Ensure that all records are properly maintained, constructed, and secured in a controlled access area.
• Provide Secondary Convenience Records to the government supervisor for disposal after being maintained for three years.
• Prepare and pull all outpatient records for scheduled appointments.
• Perform End of Day processing in accordance with local instructions.
• Perform psychiatric testing/screening evaluations as directed.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certificate.
• 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.

• One year of experience within the last two years as a Psychiatric Technician.

Additional Qualifications for Psychiatric Technician In addition the following additional or supplemental qualifications are required for HCWs on this

TO:

• Possess one of the following:
• 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 We appreciate your interest in becoming part of our team. Although this requisition does not apply to a funded position, we value proactive candidates like yourself who are looking to build a meaningful career with ERP International. If we do not get funding for these positions, we will keep your application on file and contact you when suitable opportunities arise. (Applying for the future openings posting does not guarantee employment)."

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person