Psychiatric Technician | $2500 Sign-On Bonus | Oceanside, CA

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We strive to provide a framework of stability and structure for our valued employees and contractors, 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 a Psychiatric Technician to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton located in Oceanside, CA.

• Setting: Naval Hospital, Camp Pendleton (located in Oceanside, CA)
• Role: Identify mental health and nursing diagnoses, and provide patient education.
• Compensation: $25.10/hour + $4.41/hour for Health & Welfare + $2500 Sign on Bonus
• Schedule: Monday to Friday | 40 Hours/Week | Shift varies between the hours of 6AM and 6PM
  • No Nights, No Weekends
• Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
  • 401(k) Plan
• Start Date: Pending credentials/security approvals, which can take 4-6 weeks.

As a valued member of our Behavioral Health Team, the Psychiatric Technician will:

• Perform basic assessment procedures, including standardized psychological testing, clinical interviewing, mental status examinations, substance abuse evaluations, and psychological and nursing assessments.
• Prepare and maintain treatment records (observe, monitor, record, and report the patient's progress).
• 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.

Psychiatric Technician Requirements:

• Experience: One year (1) of experience as a Psychiatric Technician after graduation.
• Degree: Certificate of completion from an accredited Psychiatric Technician training program.
• Must possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
• 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; 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 a psychiatric technician training; or civilian course from an accredited school in the care of behavioral health patients.

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 America’s military family by aligning exceptional healthcare workers like you with rewarding career opportunities.

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