LPN Behavioral Health
Company: Matrix Providers
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 19, 2023
Job Description:
Caring for America's military family. Matrix Providers serves
government agencies with the commitment to improving performance in
the government's contracted medical staffing system. Founded in
2010 by Dr. Bill Rivard, a retired Army Colonel, Matrix Providers
has achieved an unprecedented 99.4% placement rate despite taking
on some of the government's most challenging requirements. Trusted
by the Department of Defense, we have consistently received
high-quality management and customer service ratings since 2012.
With corporate staff covering 4,961 miles and six time zones, we're
never far away in time, place, or commitment. Matrix Providers is
hiring an Inpatient Psychiatric Technician to join our team of
talented professionals who provide healthcare services to our
Military Service Members and their families at the Naval Medical
Center in San Diego, CA.
- Employment Status: Full Time
- Compensation: This is an hourly position from $28.09 to
$29.00
- Schedule: Services shall be provided Sunday through Saturday,
including Federal Holidays, 24 hours/day, 365 days/year. This will
include 8-hour or 12-hour shifts. In no instance will an HCW be
required to provide services over 80 hours per 2-week period.
- Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive
insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life
coverage.
- Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Plan
Requirements: The Psychiatric Technician must have and meet the
following:
- Degree: 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 Possess at least a level one national
Psychiatric Technician certification or equivalent OR 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.
- Education: Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Technician
Program; or completion of equivalent education and experience that
meets the requirement of the American Association of Psychiatric
Technicians (AAPT) 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 or civilian course from
an accredited school in the care of behavioral health
patients.
- Experience: Have a minimum of 12 months of experience within
the last 18 months as a Psychiatric Technician or LPN/LVN providing
care in a mental healthcare setting. Job Summary:
- Conduct or assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of
patients. Perform basic assessment procedures including
standardized psychological testing, clinical interviewing, mental
status examinations, substance abuse evaluations, and psychological
and nursing assessments.
- Identify mental health and nursing diagnoses, and provide
patient education.
- Observe, monitor, record, and report the 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 referrals to public, private, and
military community agencies.
- Prepare and maintain records and reports pertaining to
specialty services.
- Assist with the care of individuals experiencing acute and
post-traumatic stress reactions.
- Prepare and maintain treatment records. Matrix Providers is an
equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability, or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy
Statement, please see To learn more about our Benefits Packages,
please see Matrix Providers endeavors to make accessible to all
users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility
of our website or need assistance completing the application
process, please get in touch with our Recruiting Hotline Number,
1-, TTY LINE, . This contact information is for accommodation
requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of
applications.
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