Military Behavioral Health Technician

Loyal Source; Fort Cavazos (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyal Source Government Services is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Technician to support military families at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood.

The role provides direct mental health care, assists with assessments, treatment plans, counseling, and rehabilitation services within a military treatment facility. The Psychiatric Technician will track patient progress, maintain treatment records, deliver patient education, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure safe

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Psychiatric Technician program.
• Active BLS certification.
• One year of recent Psychiatric Technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct or assist in treatment and rehabilitation of patients.
• Provide patient education in coordination with mental health and nursing diagnoses.
• Observe, monitor, record, and report patient progress.
• Conduct group and individual counseling and related activities.
• Institute precautions to prevent patient injury or suicide.
• Assist patients with nutrition, hygiene, and comfort measures.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Coordinate with agencies regarding care and administrative functions.
• Assist with referrals to public, private, and military community agencies.
• Prepare and maintain records pertaining to specialty services.
• Assist with care of individuals experiencing acute/post-traumatic stress reactions.

Education

Psychiatric Technician Program

Job description

Loyal Source Government Services is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Technician to support military families at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood.

The role provides direct mental health care, assists with assessments, treatment plans, counseling, and rehabilitation services within a military treatment facility. The Psychiatric Technician will track patient progress, maintain treatment records, deliver patient education, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure safe