Psychiatric Technician

Job Summary

The Psychiatric Technician plays a vital role in the delivery of integrated primary care in an ambulatory setting at Wheeler Clinic. This position involves providing information, services, and assistance to patients, while also collecting and recording private health information. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of crisis intervention techniques and be able to interact effectively with patients and staff in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Rooms patients and collects vitals, including height, weight, blood pressure, and temperature.
Reviews patient informed consent and rights & responsibilities with patients.
Conducts/collects questionnaire data, e.g., PHQ 9, PRAPARE, DLA-20, OHIO, CAGE, ACE.
Observes patients' behavior, listens to their concerns, and documents their chief complaint, social, family, legal, health, educational histories, and other fields into the Electronic Health Record.
Conducts mental status examination (MSE) and documents results into EHR.
Collaborates with medical, Behavioral Health Consultant, Specialty BH and Psychiatry.
Performs toxicology screens with patients and accurately reads results.

Requirements

Bachelor's in social work, counseling, psychology or related field preferred.
A person with certification in addiction counseling (CADC) or DARC certificate and 1 year experience will be considered. Or an Associate's degree and 3 years relevant experience.
Must have knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
Ability to interact with interns, and/or staff in a team environment, as well as ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards required.
Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with EHRs required. Bi-lingual is preferred.

Benefits

At Wheeler Clinic, we're committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Enjoy comprehensive medical and prescription insurance, comprehensive dental and vision insurance, access to wellness programs, and more. Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program and access training and development opportunities. Recharge with generous paid time off, including 15 vacation days per year, 8 sick days per year, 2 personal days per year, 2 floating holidays per year, and 9 paid company holidays. Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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