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We are seeking a skilled Psychiatric Technician to join our team at Matrix Providers. As a Psychiatric Technician, you will play a vital role in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients. Your primary responsibilities will include conducting or assisting in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients, performing basic assessment procedures, and identifying mental health and nursing diagnoses.

• Conduct or assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients
• Perform basic assessment procedures, including standardized psychological testing, clinical interviewing, mental status examinations, substance abuse evaluations, and psychological and nursing assessments
• Identify mental health and nursing diagnoses, and provide patient education
• Observe, monitor, record, and report the 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

• Degree: Certificate; 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 (1) of experience as a Psychiatric Technician after graduation

• 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

Matrix Providers is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please see https://matrixproviders.com/accessibility-eeo-disclaimer. To learn more about our Benefits Packages, please see https://matrixproviders.com/benefits.