American Association of Psychiatric Technicians

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Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury program at Camp Lejeune (Marines), Jacksonville, NC

CasePro is seeking a full-time Neuropsychiatric Technician for the Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury program at Camp Lejeune (Marines), Jacksonville, NC.
CasePro is a government contractor; we are not a staffing service or third party provider.

Qualification requirements:

Current certification as a Psychiatric Technician (AAPT), OR
Certification received from military training as a Psych Tech, OR
Possess experience in the performance of neuropsychological testing and scoring, OR
Possess a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, or in a behavioral science related field
1 year of experience as a Neuropsychiatric Technician within the past 2 years
BLS/CPR

Schedule:

Monday - Friday
8:00AM - 4:30PM
No weekends, no holidays

Miscellaneous:

Five weeks paid time off per year
Eighty hours of paid holiday time off per year
Working with a team of mental health professionals
Patient population: Marines in training, and Marines returning from active duty

Jacksonville Area

30 miles of scenic beaches
Shopping and family entertainment
Beautiful walking and bike riding Greenway

For more information, email your resume to rob@caseproinc.com or upload your resume on our website at www.caseproinc.com

Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton in California

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an opportunity for a Psychiatric Technician at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton in California. This civilian position offers:

Full-Time Position
Monday - Friday Hours
No Weekends or Holidays
Excellent Compensation and Benefits

The position of Psychiatric Technician will have the following requirements:

Current National Certification or License to Practice as a Psychiatric Technician by the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians or Military Training as a Psychiatric Technician
Minimum of 1 year experience within the last 3 years
BLS

Facility Description:

Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital overlooks Lake O'Neill and is located approximately 12 miles from the main gate of Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base. Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton was recognized as one of the nation's 100 "Most Wired" hospitals in a ceremony July 23 at the 2008 Health Forum Summit in San Diego. This is the sixth year in a row that NHCP was selected by Hospitals & Health Networks as one of the 100 "Most Wired" hospitals. This year 1,327 hospitals completed the survey and NHCP was one of only two military treatment facilities to make the list.

Area Benefits:

Camp Pendleton is located in San Diego County, California. San Diego offers immense options for business and pleasure; you can visit the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, Balboa Park, the San Diego Sports Arena, or many of the other attractions San Diego has to offer. The city is also famous for its golf courses and was voted as "One of the Top 50 Golf Destinations in the World" by Golf Digest. The city's reservoirs also provide a variety of outdoor activities, such as boating, fishing, and hiking.

For more information regarding the Psychiatric Technician position please contact:
Tonya Coleman
Phone: 1-800-288-8044 ext. 2304
Fax: 1-866-847-1860
Tonya_Coleman@spectrumhealth.com
www.spectrumhealth.com
EOE/AA/D

PRIVATE HOME LIVE IN FOR PSYCH TECH FOR 17 YEAR OLD LOW FUNCTIONING WITH BEHAVIOR ISSUES

Location: Oahu, Hawaii

Job Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program.

OR

Completion of one year experience with behavior and intellectual disabilities where references apply

Description

Contract for 18 months with private family for behavioral management and personal care of 17 year old female who is low functioning. In home care, walks and taking her to the park, driving her to school and medical appointments, feed her meals and administer medications. Looking for strong female as personal hygene is involved. Need good driving record and experience with behavior issues who wants to make an impact on a developing teen. A degree is not needed as experience is credited. Child attends special education high school. She is taking some medications but can walk and run and make some choices, Limited language and life skills. We use behavior modification and reward for most of her stress management and some medication. She has agression outbursts that are triggered by known stress factors such as sudden noises. Goal is to lessen reactiveness in triggers and guide her to obtain better impulse control behaviors. She has Down Syndrome, autism and neurological abnormalities.

Family would require a skype interview where you can also view the client. This is a full time 40 hour a week position. Family now lives in Hawaii just off a private beach in Kailua, Oahu. Within 10 months will be moving to the Raleigh, North Carolina area. Family needs someone to contract six months approximately through the move transition with option to renew. Private room and bath provided in both locations. Hours will total 40 per week but can be somewhat flexible outside of child's school hours. In additional to bi-monthly salary a reasonable amount for private medical insurance will be paid. Only those who can contract for 12-18 months and be able to move with the family will be considered.

For consideration, contact:

Cynthia Bartlett
808 286 8987
mail@cynthiabartlett.com

Chesapeake Gov’t Health Services, a contractor for the Department of Defense, US Navy is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to work at the Naval Branch Health Clinic
(NBHC), Ft. Worth, Texas.

You will provide Psychiatric Technician services for NBHC Ft. Worth between the hours of 0730 to 16:30 Monday through Friday. The clinic is closed on weekends and the day of observance of Federal Holidays. Schedules for each 2 week period will be scheduled (1) one month in advance. In no instance will the Health Care Worker be required to provide services in excess of 80 hours within a 2 week period.

Responsibilities:

As a Psychiatric Technician for NBHC Ft. Worth, Texas.
You will be responsible for demonstrating sound psychiatric nursing theoretical and practical approaches in providing nursing care.
Monitor, escort, and/or act as a therapeutic participant in patient activities in the outpatient psychiatric clinic and outpatient programs.
Provide care for patients utilizing proper control and safety techniques.
Utilize therapeutic assessment and interview skills to illicit accurate and concise accounts of the patient's conditions.
Utilize sound judgment and crisis intervention skills, including physical restraint, to prevent or reverse situations which may be potentially harmful.
Exhibit a basic knowledge of psychotropic medications including actions, side effects, and common dosages.
Screen patients to determine presenting problems and priority of appointment.
Assist in providing specialized treatment and rehabilitation of mental health.
Present or facilitate a variety of health and wellness programs, stress management, suicide intervention, and smoking cessation.
Coordinate with other base agencies and Military Treatment Facilities (MTF) regarding specialized care, treatment, and administrative functions.

Requirements:

Possess an Associates of Arts in a behavioral science, or a Bachelors degree in Psychology, or a degree in Sociology or a behavioral science related field.
Have a minimum of 12 (twelve) months of full time experience within the preceding 24 (twenty four) months as a Psychiatric Technician.

Contact
Daniel Baker
dbaker@chesapeakecenter.com
(757) 513-2899 cell
(703) 226-1300 main
(757) 436-1645 ext. 103 office
(866) 912-5500 toll free

Psych Techs

Grow With Our Network!

Achieve more with JPS Health Network, our atmosphere is one of never hesitating to ask questions, challenging yourself and continued growth. Our new Crisis Stabilization Unit, located at Trinity Springs Pavilion is now open. The CSU is a short-term residential treatment unit designed to reduce acute symptoms of mental illness in a secure and protected treatment environment. The treatment services provided in this program will include psychiatric assessment, medication management, counseling/psychotherapy, psycho-education, crisis counseling and family intervention. The opening of this new unit has created exciting opportunities for all levels of Psych Techs.

Selected individuals will assist with and perform basic patient care for the psychiatric population.

High school diploma or GED is required; Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Psychology or related field preferred. Must have certification in Non-violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) or obtain subsequent to hire. CPR certification is a must. Psychiatric work experience is preferred, but applicants without experience who have an interest in working in this setting will be considered.

JPS Health Network offers competitive benefits including the new FamCareAdvantageTM benefit program.

For more information and to apply, please visit: www.jpshealthnet.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

RLM Services, Inc. is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Technician to provide Full Time services at Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora, Colorado.

*Interested candidates please submit Curriculum Vitae/Resumes by Email: lh@rlmservices.net.*

Requirements:
Experience: administering, scoring and reporting psychological test results; interviewing patients to obtain biopsychosocial history, personal information; and assisting professional staff to carry out prescribed treatment plan. Also, experience conducting briefings, performing or supervising psychological tests administration; and interviewing, and assisting in patient treatment, or substance abuse prevention and counseling.
Knowledge is mandatory of: psychiatry, psychology, social work, family advocacy and nursing principles, procedures and theories; confidentiality and legal aspects of patient care; understanding of medical, nursing and mental health terminology, etc. Completion of college courses in psychology, social or behavioral sciences such as psychology, counseling, substance abuse treatment, sociology and marriage and family are desirable.

For more Information about RLM Services, Inc., please visit our website @ www.rlmservices.netEqual Opportunity Employer

NATIONAL NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER IN BETHESDA, MD

Psychiatric Technician needed for service in the Adult Outpatient Behavioral Health Service, Mental Health Department, Mental Health Directorate at the National Naval Medical Center in support of the Traumatic Brain Injury Program.

For specific duties and other information, please contact:

Charlene Sentelle Snapp
Contract Manager
OMV Medical, Inc.
301-270-9212 (phone)
800.773.3105 (toll free)
301-270-9335 (fax)
charlene@omvmedical.com

Qualifications.

A current certification as a Psychiatric Technician by the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians,
OR
A certification received from military training as a Psychiatric Technician
A minimum of 12 months full time experience within the preceding 2 months as a Psychiatric Technician.

Schedule: Monday through Friday between the hours of 0700 and 1700 for an 8.5 hour shift (includes an uncompensated .5-hour meal break). Approximately 40 hours each week, no overtime. Services will not normally be required on the day of observance of Federal holidays. Paid Federal Holidays (if work is required on a holiday, a paid compensatory 8-hour day off will be granted). 4 hours of personal leave (annual plus sick) for each 80 hours worked.

NAVAL HEALTH CLINIC - NEWPORT, RI

OMV Medical, Inc. seeks a psychiatric technician for Naval Health Clinic-Newport, RI in support of the Deployment Health Center.

This is a full time position, M-F, between the hours of 6:30a-6p. Closed on Federal holidays.

Position requires current certification as a Psychiatric Technician by the AAPT or certification from military training as a Psychiatric Technician, or, Possess a BS in Psychology and 12 months full time experience with the proceeding 24 months in a Mental Health facility (inpatient, outpatient, or both).

For consideration, contact:

Donna Kesler
Contract Manager,
OMV Medical, Inc.,
252-232-0323 (Office-ET)
866-341-0128 (Fax);
donnakesler@omvmedical.com

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIANS needed for the Naval Medical Center in San Diego.

Mental Health Services
Psychological Health Initiative
Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Program

Note: This task order is a requirement of the Psychological Health Initiative under the Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (PHTBI) Program.

SITE OF SERVICE.

The contractor shall provide services in support of the Mental Health Department at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), California.

QUALIFICATIONS.

Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program.

OR
Completion of equivalent education and experience that meets the requirements of the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (www.psychtechs.org).

OR

Completion of education and experience as a corpsman in the United States military with one of the following:

Proof of having completed an Armed Forces course involving neuropsychiatric nursing and an Armed Forces or civilian course from an accredited school in the care of the developmentally disabled client.
Proof of having completed at least one year of verified full time paid work experience, including at least six months in a military clinical facility caring for clients with mental disorders and at least six months in a military or civilian clinical facility caring for clients with developmental disabilities shall be required.
Verified full time paid work experience in a civilian clinical facility for treatment of clients with developmental disabilities may be utilized, in part, to satisfy application requirements.

Please forward resume to :

Charlene Sentelle Snapp
Medical Recruiter
888.834.3085- toll free
619.297.3585- San Diego office
charlenemedrecruiter@omvmedical.com

NAVAL HEALTH CLINIC - GREAT LAKES, IL

Psychiatric Technician

Rao Medical Group is looking for Psychiatric Technicians to work at the Naval Health Clinic in Great Lakes, IL to provide career to mentally ill or emotionally disturbed patients and participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs.

Individual will provide social support, patient education, safety and social skills training. Ability to elicit accurate and concise accounts of patient's condition and exhibit a basic knowledge of medications including actions, side effects and common dosages. Will screen patients to determine problems by telephone triage or in-person and perform basic assessment procedures, including initial screening evaluation and standardized psychological testing.

Must possess at least one of the following:

A current certification as a Psychiatric Technician by the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians, or;
A certification received from military training as a Psychiatric Technician, or;
A bachelors degree in psychology from an accredited university, or;
A current, unrestricted license to practice as an LPN/LVN in any one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands and current state or national certification in the sub-specialty of Psychiatry, AND current state or national certification in the subspecialty of Psychiatry AND have a minimum of 12 months full time experience within the preceding 24 months as a Psychiatric Technician or LPN with subspecialty of Psychiatry.

Rao offers an excellent benefits package to include medical, 401K, life insurance and more. EOE

For consideration, contact:

Lisa Turner
Rao Medical Group
159 Mill Green Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
301-208-8770 (p)
301-208-8394 (f)

NAVAL HOSPITAL CAMP LEJEUNE, JACKSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

Opening for a permanent position as a Psychiatric Technician / Psych Tech at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina.

Company Overview:
Established in 1988, Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) has earned a solid reputation in the health care staffing industry. SHR is JCAHO certified and dedicates itself exclusively to supplying permanent civilian contracted medical professional for Military Treatment Facilities (MTF) located in the United States. SHR has a unique medical environment, working among the very best medical professionals, and caring for our military family.

Job Description:
Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an opportunity for a Psychiatric Technician / Psych Tech at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina. This permanent civilian position offers:

Full Time
Monday-Friday Hours
No Weekends
No Holidays
Excellent Compensation and Benefits

Job Requirements:
The Psychiatric Technician / Psych Tech position requires:

1+ Years of current experience as a Neuropsychiatric Technician
BLS

Facility Description:
Named after the great Lieutenant General John A. Lejeune in 1941, this "Home Of Expeditionary Forces In Readiness" is home to over 44,000 Marines, Navy and other supporting military and civilian organizations and occupies 246 square miles. The base and surrounding community is home to an active duty, family member, retiree and civilian employee population of nearly 150,000 people. Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune provides force health protection to II MEF through patient and family centered care. The Naval Hospital provides quality healthcare in a safe and inviting environment with enthusiastic, well trained residents and staff, who are our most valuable resource.

Area Benefits:
Jacksonville is the commercial center of Onslow County and home to the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and the Marine Corps Air Station New River. Onslow County, North Carolina has been graced with an extraordinary natural coastal beauty, featuring over 30 miles of pure, ample beaches sprinkled with shells, waters teeming with an abundance of marine life, forests filled with sporting wildlife and farmland rich with harvests. Hammocks Beach State Park, located just off the mainland near Swansboro, has become nationally acclaimed as a coastal wildlife nature preserve. The Atlantic Ocean offers numerous activities such as: fishing, swimming, surfing, sailing, water skiing, boating, and snorkeling all year round. Breathtaking scenery and waterway views enhance your enjoyment of camping, biking, golfing and horseback riding.

Contact Information:
For more information regarding the Psychiatric Technician / Psych Tech position please contact:

Beth Brown
Phone: 800.325.3982 x4215
Fax: 877.264.0001
Bbrown@spectrumhealth.com
www.shrusa.com
EOE/AA/

NAVAL HEALTH CLINIC - QUANTICO, VA

Psychiatric Technician

Rao Medical Group Rao Medical Group is recruiting for a Psychiatric Technician to work at the Naval Health Clinic in Quantico, VA.

Responsibilities include:

Performing assigned patient card procedures under the direct supervision of a professional mental health provider
Assists in the management of the treatment environment; providing structure, social support, patient education, safety, and social skills training.
Supervising, escorting, and/or act as a therapeutic participant in patient activities both on and off the clinic.
Documenting care per clinic policy and notifies the mental health provider in charge of any abnormal or unusual findings in a timely manner.
Performing clinical administrative activities as directed
Utilizing therapeutic assessment and interviewing skills to illicit accurate and concise accounts of the patient’s condition.
Assisting in providing specialized treatment and rehabilitation of mental health patients.
Observe, monitor, report, and record patient interaction and progress.
Co-facilitate prescribed individual or group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic.

Interested applicants should forward resumes to lturner@raorad.com or call Lisa Turner @ 301-208-8770; or fax to; 301-208-8394. Rao offers an excellent benefits package to include medical, 401K, life insurance plus 5 weeks vacation. EOE

For consideration, contact:

Lisa Turner
Rao Medical Group
9841 Wasingtonian Blvd.
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
301-208-8770 (p)
301-208-8394 (f)