Job description

Are you a Psychiatric Tech with a minimum of one (1) year of experience in the Twenty-Nine Palms, CA - California area? We are searching for a Psychiatric Tech to support needs at the Naval Hospital Twenty Nine Palms located in Twenty-Nine Palms, CA - California. APPLY NOW

Provizor Federal offers GREAT Perks and Incentives and is constantly adding We put our PEOPLE first We have been a recognized leader in providing medical staffing and management services for over thirty years. Provizor Federal is always looking for dedicated individuals who share our values; flexibility, dependability, and quality patient care. When you choose Provizor Federal as your employer, you can be confident that you are working with an organization that values you as an individual, understands your dreams and aspirations, and wants to help you make your career goals real. Come partner with us

Our benefits/perks can include the following:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Vacation/Sick days
• All Federal Holidays
• Wellness Program
• 401(k)
• Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• Referral Bonus
• Retention Bonus
• Attendance Award

Requirements:

Must be U.S. Citizen or provide a Certificate of Naturalization.

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.

Start date:

• As soon as possible pending Federal Security Clearance process completion (typically 4-6 weeks after initiation)

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0700 and 1800 for an 8.5 or 9 hour shift which includes an uncompensated 30
minute or 1 hour meal break, depending on the length of the shift worked. Individual shift hours may occasionally
be extended to accommodate travel requirements or mass screenings; however in no instance will the shift exceed 12
hours in length. In no instance will the HCW be required to provide services in excess of 80 hours per two-week
period.

Ability to commute:

• Reliably transportation is required and expected for commuting to and from the work site.

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