Psychiatric Technician

Psychiatric Technician

PrimeCare Medical is currently looking for a Psychiatric Technician to work in the medical department at the Chester County Prison in West Chester, PA.

This is a Monday - Friday position, 40 hours per week, during normal business hours (8:00am-4:30pm).

Job Responsibilities:

The psychiatric technician is responsible for assisting in the coordination and implementation of the behavior health program.

Other duties include:

• Responsible for the clinical monitoring, coordination, and implementation of the behavioral health program in accordance with NCCHC/ACA/MCCS Standards.
• Engage inmates/patients in psycho-educational groups and individual encounters, with a focus on seriously mentally ill patients/inmates.
• Actively assist with the detection and prevention of inmate/patient suicide by reporting concerns to supervisory staff
• Assist in the coordination of the admission and placement of certified inmates/patients in forensic and community behavioral health facilities. Initiate the paperwork required for the inmates/patient's admission.
• Document clinical services provided in the electronic medical record in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• Monitor inmates/patients on segregation units; particularly those identified as seriously mentally ill.
• Monitor and track supplies required to provide services.
• Obtain releases from patients to request and obtain records from patient's previous treatment providers.
• Serve as a member of various committees within the medical unit and facility, as necessary.
• Participate in all in-service education programs according to the annual in-service calendar.
• Maintain confidentiality at ALL times.
• Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated.

Benefits:

PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to all their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include:

• Salaries are negotiable and commensurate based on experience. Hourly rate range $22.00 - $25.00
• Single and Family health care offered (i.e., medical / prescription / dental / vision).
• Company-paid life insurance provided & additional insurance benefits offered.
• Retirement benefits offered (i.e., 401k with discretionary company match).
• Generous PTO package provided. Paid time off will accrue for a maximum accrual of thirteen (13) days (or 104 hours) per year. In addition, you will also receive six (6) floating holidays, pro-rated within your first year of employment as dictated by your effective hire date.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related Human Services degrees with a concentration in mental health course work is required.
• A minimum of one (1) year clinical experience is preferred.