WRN0006 - Psychiatric Technician -Bethesda,MD - 43 Weeks Contract Sigma Healthcare team is looking for a Psychiatric Technician to work onsite in Bethesda, MD
Shift: Rotating
Position Summary: - A psychiatric technician works with individuals with developmental disorders, mental illnesses or substance abuse issues. They help take care of the individual by performing a range of tasks, such as administering medication, bathing and playing games. Psychiatric technicians work closely with their patients to ensure they're as happy, comfortable and safe in the treatment facility as possible.
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 and nursing assessment.
- Identify mental health and nursing diagnoses and provide patient education.
- 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.
Minimum Education: - Have a minimum of 12 months full time experience as a Psychiatry Technician after graduation.
- Possess and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program
Certification/Skills: - Must have MD Psych Tech Cert.