Psychiatric Technician

* Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!
* Paid Vacation Paid Sick Time Plus 12 Paid Federal Holidays!

* Medical/Dental/Vision STD/LTD/Life Health Savings Account available and more!
* Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement!

* Matching 401K!

About ERP International LLC: ERP is a nationally respected provider of health science and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology strategic sourcing and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006 ERP is headquartered in Laurel MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery AL and San Antonio TX plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disability and Veteran.

Work Schedule:
Work schedule shall beMondayFriday to include a onehour uncompensated meal break.

Core Duties: The duties include but are not limited to the following;

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 and nursing assessment.
Identify mental health and nursing diagnoses and provide patient education.
Observe monitor record and report patients 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 posttraumatic stress reactions.
Prepare and maintain treatment records.

Minimum Qualifications:
* Education: Certificate. Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program; or completion of an equivalent education or 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 or civilian course from an accredited school in the care of behavioral health patients.

* Experience: One year of experience as a Psychiatric Technician after graduation.

* Life Support Certification: Possess and maintain a current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
* Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

Remote Work :

No