Psychiatric Technician Houston, TX

Established in 1994, NiteLines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. We're a dynamic and growing organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration are among our core principles. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your life's best work.

Pay rate: $25.00 per hour (1099)

Address : Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, United States

Location : Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center: 590 Medical Center Road, Building 36065, Fort Hood (Fort Cavazos), TX 76544

Location: Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center

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 assessments.
• Provide patient education in coordination with the mental health and nursing diagnosis.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Possess and maintain a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician in any one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands;

OR

• Possess at least a level one national Psychiatric Technician certification or equivalent;

OR

• Possess and maintain a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse/ Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) in any one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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.
• Experience: One year of experience within the last two years as a Psychiatric Technician.