Psychiatric Technician

Description

Psychiatric Technician

Hurlburt – Duke Field, FL

Position Summary 

The Psychiatric Technician provides behavioral health support and assists with the care and treatment of individuals experiencing psychiatric, substance abuse, and psychological challenges under the supervision of a licensed behavioral health professional. Responsibilities include conducting patient intakes, providing counseling and behavioral health interventions, maintaining patient and program databases, preparing statistical reports, and assisting with case reviews and program operations. The position also supports Family Advocacy and Behavioral Health programs, coordinates with command family support organizations, and assists with program development, resource management, and process improvement initiatives.

About Valor Healthcare 

Valor Healthcare is a veteran- and physician-led provider of healthcare services for deserving, resilient patriots – including those who serve or have served in the military as well as those who devote their careers to government service. We aim to deliver high-quality care in a way that upholds the health of our nation’s greatest asset: its people. Valor works hard to earn the trust of those who have faith in us to care for them with respect and through methods that lead to superior clinical outcomes. 

Valor is different because of our people. 

· Our leadership team is comprised of veterans, clinicians, and business leaders dedicated to providing exceptional care and world-class patient experience. 

· Many of our colleagues have patriots in their families or are patriots themselves, building a company culture and commitment to customer service that is second to none. 

Responsibilities  

• Responsible, under the supervision of a licensed      psychiatrist, social worker, psychiatric nurse or psychologist, for      providing a wide range of behavior health interventions from prevention to      treatment to individuals and who assigns work defining objectives,      priorities, and deadlines, and provides guidance and assignments that do      not have clear precedents.
• Intake and assist in the care and treatment of      psychiatric, drug and alcohol patients and counsel clients/patients with      personal, behavioral or psychological problems.
• Accomplish work on a substantially independent basis,      performing a full range of standard and nonstandard work assignments and      revolving a variety of non-recurring problems encountered on own      initiative.
• Populate and maintain computerized database that will      contain all units within the HQ organization. 
• Monthly statistical reports for various entities /      sections.
• Update the Family Advocacy (FAP) and Behavioral Health      training database monthly.
• Prepare biannual Social Work / Behavioral Health      PowerPoint presentation.
• Assist with development of program operation      instructions.  Work with others to uncover inefficiencies and give      recommendations for improvement.
• Review of operation to ensure functioning within      budget.
• Develop and maintain appointments, physical property      and inventory.
• Frequent interface with the Command’s family support      organizations.
• Assist with Case Review Committee meetings.
• Maintains resource library.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a psychiatric / mental health program assistant.
• Associate Degree or commensurate level of training for respective position.
• If military trained must be as a mental health technician / specialist.
• Must be willing to receive specialized training on peer support counseling, community resources and referrals and suicide prevention.
• Extensive knowledge of DoD, Service and community social service, family support, and behavioral healthcare resources.
• Must be able to hold and maintain a government security clearance.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Final compensation will be based on relevant factors including work experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.