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Software Technology Inc

Psychiatric Technician

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Newport, RI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/19/2026

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What they do

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.

$46,200 / year median in Rhode Island

+21% projected growth

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Job Description

Description /

Comment Service:

Psychiatric Technician Place of Performance:

Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command New England (NMRTCNE), Newport, Rhode Island, and associated branch medical clinics within a 40-mile radius of their assigned MTF. Current POP starts 9/30/25. TO POP ends 9/29/26. •

MUST HAVE FOR ALL SUBMISSIONS

•Resume or CV (No gaps) Copy of Education or transcripts with Prime Source Verification (PSV) from National Student Clearing House or agency attestation. Copy of nursing license and Prime Source Verification (PSV).

BLS NPDB

data sheet - MUST

BE SIGNED BY CANDIDATE

(attached with the PWS) •

PLEASE MAKE NOTE THIS IS AN SCA POSITION.

Suppliers must comply with the SCA rules and regulations according to 2015-4089 r25. Please review the Wage Determination at SAM.gov. •This is a year-long commitment. Shorter contracts will not be considered.

Scheduling:

Hours of operation: 0730-1700 The designated government representative will schedule specific days, hours, and shift length. The specific schedule for each two (2) week period will be provided one (1) month in advance by the government supervisor or designee.

Minimum Qualifications:

Degree:

Certificate.

Education:

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.

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Experience:

Provide three (3) letters of recommendation written within the last two (2) years attesting to the HCW's clinical skills. A minimum of one (1) of the letters must be from a supervisor or professor either previous or current. Reference letters must include name, title, phone number, date of reference, address, and signature of the individual providing reference.