Psychiatric Technician

Spectrum Healthcare Resources; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Generous PTO

11 Federal Holidays

Job summary

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is seeking a civilian Psychiatric Technician to join the Dumfries Ambulatory Care Center team in Virginia. The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, with no weekends, offering comprehensive benefits and generous paid time off to support veterans and their families.

Responsibilities focus on delivering patient-centered psychiatric care within a supportive environment, with adherence to BLS (AHA) standards and state licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Technician program or equivalent per AAAPT standards.
• Completion of military behavioral science training with required coursework.
• BLS Certification (AHA) required.
• Minimum 1 year experience as Psychiatric Technician post-graduation.

Education

Psychiatric Technician Program

AAAPT standards

Military behavioral science training

BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

Job Description

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a civilian Psychiatric Technician to join our team at Dumfries Ambulatory Care Center. This role offers meaningful work in a supportive environment while serving our active-duty military community and their families.

Position Highlights

• Monday-Friday;No Weekends!

• Full-Time Role: 40 hours per week

• Generous Paid Time Off

• 11 Paid Federal Holidays

• Full benefits

• Rewarding Mission: Provide exceptional care to our nation’s heroes

Education / Certification Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program, OR

• Completion of equivalent education/experience meeting the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians standards, OR

• Completion of behavioral science specialist/technician training in the U.S. Armed Forces, with proof of psychiatric technician coursework

• BLS Certification (AHA) required

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Psychiatric Technician post-graduation

Licensure

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted certification to practice as a Behavioral Health Technician or Psychiatric Technician in any U.S. state or territory (DC, Guam, Puerto Rico, USVI)

For More Info:

Kara Smiley

[e-mail]

314-744-4151

Company Overview:

At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission.

EOE / Disability / Vet

Location : Location

US-VA-Dumfries