- Specialty: Behavioral Health Technician
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Staff
- Sign-On bonus
Behavioral Health Technician - Oceanside, United States - Matrix Providers
Description
Matrix Providers is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for a job in Oceanside, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Experience the Matrix Providers Advantage. $2500 Sign On Bonus No nights, No weekends
Matrix Providers is hiring a Psychiatric Technician to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families at the Naval Hospital in Oceanside, CA.
Setting: Naval Hospital, Camp Pendleton (Oceanside)
Role: Identify mental health and nursing diagnoses, and provide patient education.
Compensation: $25.10/hour + $2500 Sign on Bonus
Schedule: Monday - Friday (Shift varies between the hours of 6AM and 6PM)
No Nights, No Weekends
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
As a valued member of our Behavioral Health Team, the Psychiatric Technician will:
Perform basic assessment procedures, including standardized psychological testing, clinical interviewing, mental status examinations, substance abuse evaluations, and psychological and nursing assessments.
Prepare and maintain treatment records (observe, monitor, record, and report the patient's progress).
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 referrals to public, private, and military community agencies.
Prepare and maintain records and reports pertaining to specialty services.
Assist with the care of individuals experiencing acute and post-traumatic stress reactions.
Psychiatric Technician Requirements:
Experience: One year (1) of experience as a Psychiatric Technician after graduation.
Degree: Certificate
Education: Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program; or completion of 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 a psychiatric technician training; or civilian course from an accredited school in the care of behavioral health patients.
We support our employees with an accessible dedicated representative to assist you throughout the duration of your contract. We firmly believe that a healthy work/life balance enables you to perform at your best.
Our mission is to serve America's military family by aligning exceptional healthcare workers like you with rewarding career opportunities.
Come home to Matrix.
Matrix Providers Job ID #3055.
About Matrix Providers
At Matrix Providers, we strive to provide a framework of stability and structure for our valued employees, where you will experience lower provider-to-patient ratios and fair, reliable schedules. It is our honor to hire premiere providers to serve our military heroes, sharing in our mission to provide excellent healthcare with dignity, compassion, and pride. In return, we are proud to offer competitive compensation, benefits, and support.
Our mission is to serve America's Military Family by aligning exceptional healthcare workers like you with rewarding career opportunities.
Matrix Providers is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, and employs hundreds of corporate and clinical staffing professionals from Puerto Rico to Guam, covering over 8,000 miles across fourteen time zones. We're never far away, in time, place or commitment.
Your success is the focus of our entire business.