Psych Tech

Loyal Source; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral health services provider in California is looking for a Psychiatric Technician to assist in managing outpatient activities and provide care to patients with mental health challenges. Responsibilities include conducting intakes, leading therapy sessions, and maintaining patient records. Candidates should possess an Associate degree or equivalent training, along with at least three years of relevant experience. Current BCLS certification is required. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the mental health field with supportive supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing outpatient behavioral health activities under supervision.
• Training foundation in psychology, social work, and crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management and treatment of outpatient behavioral health activities.
• Conduct intakes and assist with care and treatment of psychiatric patients.
• Lead therapy sessions under guidance from licensed professionals.

Skills

Psychiatric care knowledge

Conflict management

Crisis de-escalation

Database management

Education

Associate degree or commensurate training

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist with management and treatment of outpatient behavioral health activities under supervision of licensed mental health professionals.
• Conduct intakes and assist with care and treatment of psychiatric, drug, and alcohol patients.
• Counsel clients/patients with personal, behavioral, or psychological problems.
• Perform work independently, resolving non-recurring problems using judgment to select appropriate guidelines.
• Observe patients to detect behavior patterns and report observations to licensed behavioral health staff.
• Lead prescribed individual or group therapy sessions under guidance from licensed mental health professionals.
• Complete initial intake interviews and required forms for new patients on behalf of licensed mental health providers.
• Conduct intake interviews under supervision.
• Administer psychological and psychophysiological tests, compiling data and preparing reports.
• Maintain a computerized database to compile monthly training statistics.
• Prepare daily correspondence, meeting agendas, and clinical appointments.
• Collect and maintain monthly statistical data.
• Prepare and maintain attendance rosters and statistical data for Social Work/Behavioral Health services.
• Assist in developing program operating instructions and recommend corrective actions.
• Make comparison reviews to manage program operations within budget.
• Develop and implement appointment templates for clinical providers.
• Place physical maintenance work orders and manage supply stocks.
• Gather data for presentations, process improvement initiatives, and statistical tracking.
• Provide information via telephone and in-person responding to inquiries.
• Interface with the Command’s family support organizations.
• Maintain competency folders and coordinate attendance and agendas for Case Review Committees.
• Prepare open and closed case reports for outpatient medical records.
• Maintain a resource library for professional staff and customers.
• Provide services to families on healthy family life and parenting skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or commensurate level of training (e.g., military mental health technician) for a psychiatric technician or mental health program assistant.
• Training foundation in psychology and/or social work, conflict management, and crisis de-escalation.

Experience

• No less than 3 years’ experience as a psychiatric technician.

Licensure

• Maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified by the American Heart Association.
• Documentation of BCLS training provided to the COR and Credentialing Department.