Interventional Psychiatry Technician

Interventional Psychiatry Technician

Butler Hospitals' Brain Research and Interventional Neurotherapeutics (BRaIN) Program is looking for an individual to fill the role as an Interventional Psychiatry Technician and join our exciting team.

Expected start: July/August 2026

Job Summary:

The BRAIN program is an integrated department combining brain research and Interventional Psychiatry service which includes the delivery of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy, Ketamine therapies (Esketamine, IV/IM Ketamine), PRISM Therapy, at-home therapies, and other up and coming clinical treatment modalities for those with neuropsychiatric disorders.

Some of the responsibilities for the individual hired into this position would include:

• Provide referring patients, families, and clinicians with education and other types of information about the treatments mentioned above
• Coordinating with Neuromodulation Research team on study visits
• Administration and interpretation of self-report assessment measures of psychiatric symptom severity for measurement based care
• Trained in the delivery of non-invasive brain stimulation (TMS) treatments through the operation of various TMS devices systems
• Daily (week days) engagement with TMS patients for a course of treatment over 6 weeks and reporting on mental status, clinical progress, and side effects
• Trained in the administration of Esketamine (brand name "Spravato") and responsible for monitoring vitals over an extended period of time and reporting on mental status, clinical progress and side effects
• Trained in the administration of PRISM (self-neuromodulation) and application / instruction of various at-home neuromodulation therapies.
• Documentation of procedures in the medical record
• Interacts closely with the programs attending physicians and other treatment team members to address specific clinical concerns identified with individual patients
• Assist with daily administrative duties essential for the programs clinical and research operations
• Provide liaison for patients, family members, physicians, community care providers, and others involved in the collaborative care of Butler patients
• Help to schedule clinical visits with patients receiving care in the BRaIN program

Requirements:

• Undergraduate (bachelors or associate) Degree in behavioral sciences, social work, neuroscience, clinical psychology, or similar/relevant field
• Strong interest in neuroscience and providing behavioral healthcare

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with individuals who have mental health disorders, particularly in a hospital or outpatient clinical setting
• Experience with Interventional Psychiatry treatment modalities
• Background using electronic medical record systems (e.g., EPIC)

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions: Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation's top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

EEOC Statement : Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement : Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

Americans with Disability Act Statement : External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.