Elite Staffing Network is looking for a Psychiatric Technician for a full-time  position supporting the 673d Medical Group, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage, AK.* Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!* Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 12 Paid Federal Holidays! * Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, Health Savings Account available, and more!* Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement!* Matching 401K!Work Schedule:Work schedule shall be 0730-1630 Monday-Friday to include a one-hour uncompensated meal break.Core Duties: The duties include, but are not limited to the following; 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.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:* Education: Certificate. Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program; or completion of an equivalent education, or experience that meets the requirement of the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians 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.* Experience: One year of experience as a Psychiatric Technician after graduation.* Life Support Certification: Possess and maintain a current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.* Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.