On-Site at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point - Havelock, NC.

M-F 7:30 AM-4:30 PM.

Qualifications:

• Degree/Education: High School Diploma unless using the qualifying degree listed:
• Current certification as a Psychiatric Technician by the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians or
• Evidence of completion of Military Psychiatric Technician training or
• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Social Work.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) - can be obtained or renewed prior to start.
• Experience: Minimum of 1-year full-time experience within the last 2 years as either a Psychiatric Technician or Mental Health Technician.

Duties:

• The HCW shall provide services within the scope of their competencies and the applicable duties provided in the basic contract and the following:
• Explain and interpret mental health services to others.
• Provide administrative support to include, but not limited to, front desk coverage, telephone check-ins, appointment reminders, and appointment bookings.
• 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.