Psychiatric Tech - Oceanside, CA

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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 in Oceanside, CA.

We strive to provide a framework of stability and structure for our valued Psychiatric Technicians. You will experience lower provider-to-patient ratios and fair, reliable schedules.

• Setting: Naval Hospital, Camp Pendleton
• Role: Identify mental health and nursing diagnoses, and provide patient education.
• Compensation: $25.10/hour + $2500 Sign on Bonus
• Schedule: Monday - Friday (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

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
• 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.