A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
Cape Fox Mission Systems (CFMS) is seeking a highly skilled Temporary Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support a critical DoD program.
Duties and responsibilities include:
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. Effectively communicate with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds, including enlisted personnel, officers, senior military and civilian leadership, spouses and other family members. The total hourly pay for this non-exempt position is $37.73 per hour for up to 40 hours per week. This is comprised of a base hourly rate of $32.64 plus $5.09 per hour Health & Welfare (H&W) for up to 40 hours per week as required by the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) regulations. This amount represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Job Requirements:
Degree:
Certificate (Level 2) or
Associate's Degree Security Clearance:
An active Secret security clearance is required.
Education:
Graduate 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.
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience as a Psychiatric Technician after graduation. 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. Basic Life Support (BLS): Possess and maintain current course completion documentation for BLS through an American Heart Association and/or Red Cross approved training program.
Knowledge/Skills:
Contractor behavioral health technicians shall be able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate with Government personnel and other health care providers. #CJ
