PrimeCare Medical is currently looking for a Psychiatric Technician to work in the medical department at the Berks County Jail in Leesport, PA.
This is a Full-Time Monday - Friday position working on-site 8:00am-4:30pm. Offering $21.00- $23.00/hr.
Job Responsibilities:
The psychiatric technician is responsible for assisting in the coordination and implementation of the behavior health program.
Other duties include:
- Responsible for the clinical monitoring, coordination, and implementation of the behavioral health program in accordance with NCCHC/ACA/MCCS
Standards. - Engage inmates/patients in psycho-educational groups and individual encounters, with a focus on seriously mentally ill patients/inmates.
- Actively assist with the detection and prevention of inmate/patient suicide by reporting concerns to supervisory staff
- Assist in the coordination of the admission and placement of certified inmates/patients in forensic and community behavioral health facilities. Initiate the paperwork required for the inmates/patient’s admission.
- Document clinical services provided in the electronic medical record in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
- Monitor inmates/patients on segregation units; particularly those identified as seriously mentally ill.
- Monitor and track supplies required to provide services.
- Obtain releases from patients to request and obtain records from patient’s previous treatment providers.
- Serve as a member of various committees within the medical unit and facility, as necessary.
- Participate in all in-service education programs according to the annual in-service calendar.
- Maintain confidentiality at ALL times.
- Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated
Benefits:
PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to all their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include:
- Salaries are negotiable and commensurate based on experience. Hourly rate range $21.00 - $23.00.
- Single and Family health care offered (i.e., medical / prescription / dental / vision).
- Company-paid life insurance provided & additional insurance benefits offered.
- Retirement benefits offered (i.e., 401k with discretionary company match).
- Generous PTO package provided. Paid time off will accrue for a maximum accrual of thirteen (13) days (or 104 hours) per year. In addition, you will also receive six (6) floating holidays, pro-rated within your first year of employment as dictated by your effective hire date.
