(Archived) Psychiatric Technician

Psychiatric Technician job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The job is a civilian position within the extensive military medical system. Civilian and military personnel work together in hospitals and clinics providing a full range of services to the active duty military service members, military retirees, and their families.

Our employees are our best assets! Come join our team of healthcare professionals where you are valued.

• Full-time hours
• Monday-Friday day schedule
• PTO - fantastic accrual rate PLUS 10 paid holidays
• Competitive Compensation
• Benefit Package (health, dental, and vision plans)

Psychiatric Technician Job Overview:

• Provide patient education and disposition planning.
• Participates in patient care conferences and substance abuse intervention.
• Provides mental health and substance abuse prevention education.
• Performs general and special clinical procedures.
• Performs chaperone and escort duties. Maintains therapeutic relationships. Conducts in-service trainings. Receives patients and schedules appointments.
• Evaluates mental health service activities. Collects and updates administrative and statistical data.
• Conducts unit self-assessments.
• Compiles and prepares medical and administrative reports.
• Briefs patients on safety and evacuation procedures.

Psychiatric Technician Job Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers or American Red Cross Provider Course
• Computer competency (Microsoft applications, computer operations, et al)
• Two years of experience working in the mental health field
• Must have experience:
  • administering, scoring, and reporting psychological test results;
  • interviewing patients to obtain biopsychosocial history, and personal information;
  • assisting professional staff in carrying out prescribed treatment plans;
  • conducting briefings, performing or supervising psychological test administration;
  • interviewing and assisting in patient treatment or substance abuse prevention and counseling.

Position contingent on contract award with a Spring 2019 start date. Incumbents HIGHLY encourage to contact us! Come join our team of healthcare professionals!