Psychiatric Technician

Description

Psychiatric Technician

Camp Lejeune, NC

Position Summary 

The Psychiatric Technician provides behavioral health support and assists with the care and treatment of individuals experiencing psychiatric, substance abuse, and psychological challenges under the supervision of a licensed behavioral health professional. Responsibilities include conducting patient intakes, providing counseling and behavioral health interventions, maintaining patient and program databases, preparing statistical reports, and assisting with case reviews and program operations. The position also supports Family Advocacy and Behavioral Health programs, coordinates with command family support organizations, and assists with program development, resource management, and process improvement initiatives.

About Valor Healthcare 

Valor Healthcare is a veteran- and physician-led provider of healthcare services for deserving, resilient patriots – including those who serve or have served in the military as well as those who devote their careers to government service. We aim to deliver high-quality care in a way that upholds the health of our nation’s greatest asset: its people. Valor works hard to earn the trust of those who have faith in us to care for them with respect and through methods that lead to superior clinical outcomes. 

Valor is different because of our people. 

• Our leadership team is comprised of veterans, clinicians, and business leaders dedicated to providing      exceptional care and world-class patient experience. 
• Many of our colleagues have patriots      in their families or are patriots themselves, building a company culture      and commitment to customer service that is second to none. 

Responsibilities  

• Responsible, under the supervision of a licensed psychiatrist, social worker, psychiatric nurse or psychologist, for providing a wide range of behavior health interventions from prevention to treatment to individuals and who assigns work defining objectives, priorities, and deadlines, and provides guidance and assignments that do not have clear precedents.
• Intake and assist in the care and treatment of psychiatric, drug and alcohol patients and counsel clients/patients with      personal, behavioral or psychological problems.
• Accomplish work on a substantially independent basis, performing a full range of standard and nonstandard work assignments and revolving a variety of non-recurring problems encountered on own initiative.
• Populate and maintain computerized database that will contain all units within the HQ organization. 
• Monthly statistical reports for various entities / sections.
• Update the Family Advocacy (FAP) and Behavioral Health training database monthly.
• Prepare biannual Social Work / Behavioral Health PowerPoint presentation.
• Assist with development of program operation instructions.  Work with others to uncover inefficiencies and give      recommendations for improvement.
• Review of operation to ensure functioning within budget.
• Develop and maintain appointments, physical property and inventory.
• Frequent interface with the Command’s family support organizations.
• Assist with Case Review Committee meetings.
• Maintains resource library.

Requirements

Qualifications  

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a psychiatric / mental health program assistant.
• Associate Degree or commensurate level of training for respective position.
• If military trained must be as a mental health technician / specialist.
• Must be willing to receive specialized training on peer support counseling, community resources and referrals and suicide prevention.
• Extensive knowledge of DoD, Service and community social service, family support, and behavioral healthcare resources.
• Must be able to hold and maintain a government security clearance.

· Must be a US Citizen.

Final compensation will be based on relevant factors including work experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.