Psychiatric Technician

Loyal Source Government Services; New Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyal Source Government Services seeks a full-time Psychiatric Technician to support military families at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The role provides direct patient care, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, and rehabilitation within a military treatment facility.

You will maintain records, educate patients, and work with healthcare teams to ensure safe behavioral health services. A current Psychiatric Technician certification or equivalent credential is required, with at least

Qualifications

• One year of Psychiatric Technician experience within the last two years.
• Graduate from an accredited Psychiatric Technician program or equivalent.
• Current license as Psychiatric Technician or LPN/LVN with required credentials.
• Military or civilian healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct or assist in treatment and rehabilitation of patients.
• Perform initial assessments and standardized testing.
• Provide patient education with mental health nursing diagnoses.
• Observe and report patient progress.
• Coordinate with healthcare teams and community agencies.
• Assist with patient referral and record-keeping.
• Address acute PTSD and safety precautions.
• Obtain vital signs and document treatment records.

Skills

Patient assessment

Counseling

Treatment planning

Education

Certificate in Psychiatric Technician Program

Job description

Loyal Source Government Services is looking for full-time Psychiatric Technician to provide services to military families at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

Job Summary:

The Psychiatric Technician will be providing direct support to patients receiving mental health care, assisting with assessments, treatment plans, counseling activities, and rehabilitation services at a military treatment facility. The Psychiatric Technician will track patient progress, maintains treatment records, provide patient education, and works closely with healthcare teams to ensure safe and effective behavioral health services.

Pay:

$22.52/hour

Duties

• Conduct or assist in treatment and rehabilitation of patients. Perform initial basic assessment procedures including standardized psychological testing, clinical interviewing, mental status examinations, substance abuse evaluations, and psychological assessments.
• Provide patient education in coordination with mental health and nursing diagnosis.
• Observe, monitor, record, and report patient’s progress.
• Conduct or assist in conducting group and individual counseling, therapeutic treatment community, and other related activities.
• Institute precautionary measures to prevent patient injury or suicide.
• Assist patients with nutritional, hygiene, and comfort measures.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Coordinate with other agencies regarding specific care, treatment, prevention, rehabilitation, and administrative functions. Contact military and community agencies to obtain collateral information. Explain and interpret mental health services to patients or others.
• Assist in or arrange patient referral to public, private, and military community agencies.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports pertaining to specialty services.
• Assist with care of individuals experiencing acute and post-traumatic stress reactions.
• Prepare and maintain treatment records.

Qualifications

• Degree: Certificate
• Education: Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program or completion of an equivalent education and experience that meets the requirement of the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians or completion of education and experience as a behavioral science specialist/technician in the United States military and proof of having completed an Armed Forced course involving psychiatric technician training.
• Experience: One year of experience within the last two years as a Psychiatric Technician.
• Posses one of the following:
• Possess and maintain a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands
• Possess at least one national Psychiatric Technician Certification or equivalent
• Possess and maintain a current unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (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. LPN candidates are subject to additional credentialing.

Please note

this position is notional and contingent upon the award of a government contract.

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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. This easy, no‑scheduling‑required process helps us and the candidate move the hiring process forward faster.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you have a disability or medical condition and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this step of the hiring process, you may request an alternative method or accommodation at any time by contacting Human Resources at [e-mail]