Psychiatric Technician (1099)

Prismhr Hire; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

NiteLines USA is seeking a Psychiatric Technician (1099) for a long-term assignment at Fort Sam Houston, TX. The role requires hospital experience and a state-credentialed technician with at least one year of recent practice.

Pay is $25.00 per hour on a 1099 basis with onsite work at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center. Openings: 01. Location: Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program; or completion of an equivalent education and experience.
• One year of experience within the last two years as a Psychiatric Technician.
• Prior hospital facility experience required; other healthcare settings not acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct or assist in treatment and rehabilitation of patients.
• Perform initial basic assessment procedures including standardized psychological testing, clinical interviewing, and mental status examinations.
• Observe, monitor, and report patient progress; provide patient education in coordination with MH and nursing diagnoses.
• Assist with counseling, milieu activities, and therapeutic community activities.
• Institute precautions to prevent patient injury or suicide; assist with basic care like nutrition, hygiene, and comfort measures.
• Record vital signs; coordinate with agencies for care, treatment, and rehabilitation.

Education

Certificate

Job description

Established in 1994, NiteLines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. We’re a dynamic and growing organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration are among our core principles. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your life's best work.

Psychiatric Technician (1099)

Pay rate: $25.00 per hour (1099)

Facility Name: BAMC – EPIC - FURY

Address: Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, United States

Location: Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center: 590 Medical Center Road, Building 36065, Fort Hood (Fort Cavazos), TX 76544

Duration: Long Term

Openings: 01

Onsite Flexibility: 0% Remote

Psychiatric Technician (1099)

Location: Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center

Core 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 the mental health and nursing diagnosis.

Observe, monitor, record, and report patient's progress.

Conduct or assist in conducting group and individual counseling, therapeutic community, and other related milieu

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 specified 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.

Additional Qualifications:

A. Possess one of the following:

B. 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;

OR

A. Possess at least a level one national Psychiatric Technician certification or equivalent;

OR

A. 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 credentialing per 5.2.6.4

Minimum 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 Forces course involving psychiatric technician training.

Experience: One year of experience within the last two years as a Psychiatric Technician.

Remarks:

IMPORTANT: The candidate must have prior experience working in a hospital facility, as experience from other types of

healthcare settings will not be considered acceptable for this position.