Compass Government Solutions
| Job Number: | JOB00119 |
| Job Name: | Psychological Technician |
| Job Description: | Are you passionate about providing top-tier healthcare to our nation's heroes and their families? If so, Compass Government Solutions offers a rewarding career opportunity as a Psychological Technician at Fairfax Health Center
This position administers Psychological testing in support of Behavioral Health care and treatment. Location Fairfax Health Center - Spectrum Healthcare Resources 4375 Fair Lakes Court, Fairfax, Virginia 22033 |
| Job Requirements: | • Perform basic assessment procedures utilizing therapeutic assessment and interview skills to elicit accurate and concise account of the patient's condition.
• This may include psychological and neuropsychological psychometrician duties. Psychometric training, and technically directed specific work requirements will be provided by a privileged provider, depending upon clinical service needs within the assigned clinical area. • Provide patient education and care for patients. Completes vital sign monitoring per policy. Notifies appropriate mental health provider in charge of any abnormal or unusual findings in a timely manner. • Document per clinic using proper terminology that is in accordance with clinic policy. • Utilize sound judgment and crisis intervention skills to prevent or reverse situations which may be potentially harmful. Follows policies for management of potentially aggressive or agitated patients. • Exhibit a basic knowledge of psychotropic medications including actions, side effects and common dosages. Inform the mental health provider in charge of any significant side effects or adverse patient reactions. • Screen patients to determine presenting problems and priority of appointment. This may entail telephone triage or in-person evaluation. • Assist in providing treatment of mental health patients. Assist in conducting individual and group therapy sessions. Observe, monitor, report, and record patient interaction and progress. • Institute precautionary measures to prevent patient injuries due to suicide or homicide in accordance with clinic policy. • Present or facilitate a variety of health and wellness programs, including stress management, suicide prevention/intervention, and smoking cessation. Conduct various programs in support of the clinic. • Coordinate with Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) regarding specialized care, treatment, and administrative functions. Contact military or community agencies to obtain collateral information. Explain and interpret mental health services and procedures to access care to patients and commands. Assist in or arrange for patient referral to other facilities for alternate level of care. • Provide patient privacy and comply with HIPAA. • Practicing OSHA safety standards. • Back up front desk and assist with Alta or with other duties as needed and assigned. |
| Qualifications: | • The job qualifications for this position are as follows:
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a Behavioral Health related discipline (e.g., Psychology or Social Work). 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. One year of experience as a Psychiatric Technician after graduation • Have and maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS). • Shall be able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate with patients and other staff members. • Have knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of basic word processing, data entry, and automated records. |
| Employment type: | Full Time |
Company Description
Compass Government Solutions is a Woman Owned Small Business serving those who have served our nation and is committed to excellence in our daily practices. At Compass Government Solutions (CGS), our employees are our most valuable piece of the puzzle. Some of the benefits offered to our full-time employees include: • Competitive Salary • Accrued paid time off • Paid Federal Holidays • Health and Wellness benefit to help cover medical costs • Dental and Vision Plans • 401k Plan EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability