Psychiatric Technician (In-Patient)
Company: Matrix Providers
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Matrix Providers is hiring a
Psychiatric Technician (In-Patient) to join our team of talented
professionals who provide healthcare services to our U.S. Military
Service Members and their families at the David Grant Medical
Center in Travis AFB, CA. Employment Status: Full-Time Schedule:
12-hour shifts 3-4 times per week Day shift: 0645-1915 / Night
Shift: 1845-0715 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. Psychiatric Technicians
will have the ability to work at NMCSD while working to obtain
their Certificate or License to allow for better recruitment
efforts and increase current fill-rates. The Psychiatric
Technicians must obtain their Certificate or License within 6
months of employment to continue performing services within the
contract or face immediate termination. Experience: Have a minimum
of 12 months of experience within the last 18 months as a
Psychiatric Technician. 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. 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. 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 Must have experience conducting
briefings, performing or supervising psychological test
administration; and interviewing, and assisting in patient
treatment, or substance abuse prevention and counseling. Must
possess a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from
either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
Job Summary: Participates in patient care conferences and substance
abuse intervention. Provides mental health and substance abuse
prevention education. Maintains therapeutic relationships. Conducts
in-service training. Receives patients and schedules appointment.
Evaluates mental health service activities. Collects and updates
administrative and statistical data. Conducts unit
self-assessments. Compiles and prepares medical and administrative
reports. Briefs patients on safety and evacuation procedures.
Institute precautionary measures to prevent patient injury or
suicide and may be required to apply manual/physical restraints to
prevent staff and patient injury. Serves and participates in
committees, functions and other meetings as directed. Provides
relevant and timely information to these groups and assists with
decision-making and process improvement. Participates in customer
service initiatives and medical readiness activities, designed to
enhance health services. Ensures a safe work environment, employee
safe work habits and patient safety IAW regulatory agencies,
infection control policies, and process improvement initiatives.
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. INDKF
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