(Archived) Psychiatric Technician

Psychiatric Technician

Location: NHC Newport, RI

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0600-1830. At the government’s request, a HCW may be scheduled for a Saturday shift between the hours of 0700-1700. HCWs may not be scheduled for more than two (2) Saturday shifts per month. The COR will provide the Contractor with the appropriate clinic site’s operational days and hours at the start of the base year, or every option year, and as any change occurs.

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.
 Experience: One year of experience as a Psychiatric Technician after graduation.

Core Duties:
 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.

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We have a strong focus on providing our government customer with quality and superior service.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Only qualified individuals who are being considered will be contacted for an interview