What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interventional Psychiatry Technician position at Mindpath Health?
About the Role
Mindpath Health exists to increase access to mental health care that helps people thrive. We do this by empowering our clinicians, investing in our people, and caring for the communities we serve.
The Interventional Psychiatry Technician will provide Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatments and esketamine treatments to our patients. The role involves daily administration of psychiatric rating scales under supervision, participation in patient assessments, monitoring patient responses, providing educational information, and complete patient notes. Additionally, this role includes coordinating care with other providers, healthcare offices, and staff to ensure comprehensive patient support.
Responsibilities
Patient Care:
- Provide compassionate care to patients struggling with mental health conditions.
- Administer TMS treatments according to specific physician protocols.
- Assist in administrating esketamine treatments, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Accurately take patient blood pressure and blood oxygen saturation (pulse oximeter).
- Offer reflective listening and empathy to support patients with mental health conditions.
Clinical Support:
- Set up TMS and esketamine administration equipment, ensuring all aspects of treatment sessions are accurate and comfortable for the patient.
- Monitor patient responses during and after treatment, promptly reporting any adverse reactions to the supervising physician.
- Record psychiatric rating scales and session notes using the EHR system.
- Schedule and manage patient follow-up appointments.
- Ensure compliance with research protocols.
Administrative Duties:
- Coordinate patient care with other healthcare providers, healthcare offices, and staff.
- Maintain patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Participate in consultations and assessments as needed.
- Perform additional administrative tasks related to patient care and treatment coordination.
Safety and Emergency Procedures:
- Crisis Management: Recognize and respond to mental health crises, including implementing de-escalation techniques and contacting emergency services if necessary.
- Maintain Emergency Preparedness: Regularly check and maintain emergency equipment, such as defibrillators and first aid supplies, and ensure all safety protocols are up to date.
Quality Assurance and Compliance:
- Participate in Quality Improvement Initiatives: Actively engage in quality assurance activities, such as reviewing and improving treatment protocols and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Document and Report Compliance Issues: Identify and document any deviations from clinical protocols or safety standards and report them to the appropriate authorities.
Technology and Equipment Management:
- Technical Troubleshooting: Perform basic troubleshooting for TMS devices, esketamine administration tools, and other clinical equipment, coordinating with technical support when necessary.
Collaboration and Team Support:
- Participate in Multidisciplinary Team Meetings: Engage with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to discuss patient progress and treatment plans
Qualifications
- Technician experience within the healthcare setting.
- Experience working with patients who are suffering from anxiety and depression.
- Bachelor's degree preferably with a major in Life or Psychological Sciences or a related field of study.
- EMR and/or NextGen/AMD experience desired.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Must maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
- Minimum of one year of direct patient care experience required.
- TMS Certification. Training will be provided during the first initial 90 days if the candidate does not have certification.
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to work well with a team and independently.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor, and interface well with patients in a mental-health setting.
The Benefits
We offer a robust benefits package to include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and EAP
- LTD/Life Insurance
- 401k with employer match
- PTO accrual starting at 15 days per year
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
About Mindpath Health
Mindpath Health exists to increase access to mental health care that helps people thrive. We do this by empowering our clinicians, investing in our people, and caring for the communities we serve. As a national leader in mental health services, we are reimagining care delivery, reaching patients and focus on clinical excellence. With a team of more than 500 mental health clinicians, Mindpath Health provides a broad spectrum of psychiatry, interventional psychiatry (including TMS and esketamine) and psychotherapy care.
At Mindpath Health, we offer telehealth and in-person visits and coordinate care with primary care physicians and referring providers to ensure a focus on the total health. Mindpath Health is in-network with most major health insurance providers and has more than 80 locations across California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Texas, Arizona, and growing.
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Mindpath Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status legally protected by federal, state, or local law.
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