Psych Tech –

Loyal Source; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyal Source provides healthcare and technology solutions to improve outcomes and support mission-critical operations. This role supports outpatient behavioral health services under licensed supervision, performing intakes, counseling, and coordinated care for psychiatric, drug, and alcohol patients.

Qualified candidates have an associate degree or equivalent training and a minimum of 3 years as a psychiatric technician, with BCLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or commensurate training for psychiatric technician/mental health program assistant.
• Training in psychology and/or social work, conflict management, and crisis de-escalation.
• No less than 3 years’ experience as a psychiatric technician.

Responsibilities

• Assist with outpatient behavioral health care under supervision.
• Conduct intakes and assist with care of psychiatric, drug, and alcohol patients.
• Counsel clients with personal, behavioral, or psychological problems.
• Lead prescribed individual or group therapy sessions under guidance from licensed mental health professionals.
• Observe patients to detect behavior patterns and report observations to licensed behavioral health staff.
• Prepare open and closed case reports for outpatient medical records.
• Maintain a resource library for professional staff and customers.

Skills

Psychology knowledge

Conflict management

Crisis de-escalation

Education

Associate degree

Training in psychology or social work

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.

About Loyal Source

Loyal Source provides healthcare and technology solutions designed to improve outcomes and support mission-critical operations. Guided by innovation and purpose, we help organizations achieve success across complex challenges worldwide. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.

Loyal Source uses AI-powered voice screening as part of our application process. After you apply, you will receive a brief qualification survey via text or email. Candidates who meet the position requirements will then be invited to complete a quick AI-powered voice assessment.

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