Psychiatric Technician - Inpatient Mental Health

Overview

ERP International is seeking full-time Psychiatric Technicians in support of Inpatient Mental Health at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, NC.  Apply online today and discover more about this outstanding employment opportunity.  www.erpinternational.com

 

Be the Best!  Join our team of exceptional health care professionals across the nation. Come discover the immense pride and job satisfaction ERP Employees experience in providing care for our Military Members, their Families and Retired Military Veterans! ERP International is honored to be named a 2026 Top Workplace by WTOP News! 7 Years Running.

 

* Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!* Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays! 

* Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life and Health Savings Account available!* Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement!

* Matching 401K!

 

About ERP International, LLC: ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran.

Responsibilities

Work Schedule:Sunday through Saturday, normally six 12.5 hour day or night shifts per two week period (including 30 minute uncompensated meal break). Will be required to work on Federal Holidays on a rotational basis.

 

Job Specific Details and Tasks: The duties for the HCW include but are not limited to the following: 

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. Contact military and community agencies to obtain collateral information. Explain and interpret mental health services to patients or others. • Assist in, or arrange patient referral to public, private, and military community agencies. • Prepare and maintain records and reports pertaining to specialty services. • Assist with care of individuals experiencing acute and post-traumatic stress reactions. • Prepare and maintain treatment records.

 

Additional Duties (5.1.f. Task 1): The specific duties for the HCW are as follows:

Regularly interface with staff and patients to assess needs and continuously improve the quality of service delivered.

Demonstrate sound psychiatric nursing theoretical and practical approaches in providing patient care.

Demonstrate a sound understanding and assists in the management of a therapeutic milieu; providing structure, social support, patient education, safety, and social skills training.

Monitor, escort, and/or act as a therapeutic participant in patient activities in the outpatient psychiatric clinic and outpatient programs.

Provide care for patients utilizing proper infection control and safety techniques as planned and/or ordered. Document per clinic policy and notifies the mental health provider in charge of any abnormal or unusual findings in a timely manner.

Utilize therapeutic assessment and interview skills to elicit accurate and concise accounts of the patient’s condition. Document patient care using proper terminology that is in accordance with MTF policy.

Utilize sound judgment and crisis intervention skills, including physical restraint, to prevent or reverse situations that may be potentially harmful. Follow command and clinic specific policies for Seclusion/Restraint, Elopement and Management of the Assaulted patient.

Exhibit a basic knowledge of psychotropic medications including actions, side effects and common dosages. Follow command policies and procedures