Mental Health Tech
Location: Portsmouth, Virginia
Description: Chesapeake Government Health Services is presently looking of Mental Health Tech right now, this job will be assigned in Virginia. Further informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. The right candidate will be experienced in a full spectrum of duties to include, but not limited to: Supports mental health services in psychiatry, psychology, social work, family advocacy, substance abuse prevention and rehabilitation, and mental health programs. Assists mental health professional staff with developing and implementing treatment plans. Performs specified mental health treatment. Reports and documents patients care.
QUALIFICATIONS.
Knowledge . Must have knowledge of psychiatry, psychology, social work, family advocacy, and nursing principles, procedures and theories; confidentiality and legal aspects of patient care; understanding of medical, nursing, and mental health terminology; psychopathology; adjustment mechanisms; substance abuse pathology; anatomy and physiology; deviant and unacceptable behavior; principles of interpersonal relationships; counseling and interviewing techniques; diagnostic nomenclature; psychopharmacology; administration and scoring of psychological tests; medical and mental health ethics; medical and clinical records administration; principles of milieu therapy
Education . Completion of high school is mandatory.
Experience . Must have experience administering, scoring, and reporting psychological test results; interviewing patients to obtain biopsychosocial history, personal information; and assisting professional staff to carry out prescribed treatment plan.
Experience. Must have experience conducting briefings, performing or supervising psychological test administration; and interviewing, and assisting in patient treatment, or substance abuse prevention and counseling
Work Hours
Range from 0600 and 1800, Monday through Friday
Requirements
Possess an Associate of Arts degree in a behavioral science, or a Bachelors degree in Psychology, or a degree in Sociology or behavioral science related field.
Have a minimum of 12 months full time experience within the preceding 24 months as a Psychiatric Technician.
We are committed to maintaining a challenging environment that promotes personal and professional accountability and growth, while taking an active role in the vision of the company.
We offer a competitive base salary plus bonus potential, full benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as 401(k), basic life insurance, and paid time off in addition to holidays.
We are AA/EOE/M/F/V/D and pre-employment drug test and non-competition agreement required.
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Chesapeake Government Health Services.
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This job will be opened on: Sun, 15 Jul 2012 00:11:24 GMT