Psychiatric Technician - Medical Assistant

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an opportunity for a civilian Psychiatric Technician- Medical Assistant for a full-time position for the ATAMMC at Dumfries Ambulatory Health Center in Dumfries, Virginia.

This opportunity will support active military members, veterans and their dependents.

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours a week) Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm or 8:00am to 4:00pm

This contract position offers:

Monday-Friday daytime hours
• Health, Dental and 401(k) benefits
• Outpatient Setting
• 11 Paid Holidays

Essential Functions:

• Administers, ensures proper accuracy and completion by the patient, scores, and present results for Psychological tests under the supervision of a licensed Psychiatrist.
• Assists the physician, RN, Social Worker and other treatment team members in decision-making to ensure complete and appropriate information is shared.
• Identifies and reports any pertinent behavioral, medical, and/or psychosocial data to the physician, RN, and/or Social Worker.
• Serves as positive role model by establishing maintaining positive, therapeutic relationships and appropriate boundaries with patients and their guardians.
• Implements behavior management protocols in a safe, and therapeutic manner.
• Completes vital sign monitoring per policy.
• Provide patient privacy and comply with HIPAA.
• Practicing OSHA safety standards.
• Perform accurate, legal and ethical documentation at all times.
• Assist with other duties as needed and assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (proof required)
• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in a Behavioral Health related discipline.
• Must have prior, successful experience administering Psychological testing (examples: IQ tests, personality tests).
• 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.
• 2 years of experience within Behavioral Health
• Valid and current license from any state
• Must furnish immunizations

For More Information Contact:

Lilian Thao

Lilian_Thao@spectrumhealth.com

703-225-1403

Company Overview:

Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.