Psychiatric Technician – On‑site in Okinawa, Japan

About the role

Arcetyp LLC is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to work on‑site at a U.S. military medical facility in Okinawa, Japan. The role involves providing direct inpatient and outpatient care to individuals with acute and intermediate psychiatric conditions, supporting therapeutic programs, and ensuring a safe environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care for acute psychiatric and intermediate units, including intake assessments and triage interviews.
• Assist with counseling, orientation to unit procedures, and a variety of treatment modalities such as biofeedback, stress management, and group therapy.
• Conduct ward searches, monitor use of dangerous items, and manage patient safety through manual and mechanical restraints.
• Perform routine training on assault‑prevention, manage agitated patients, and conduct one‑on‑one observations for suicidal or homicidal risk.
• Maintain confidentiality, educate staff on psychiatric patient rights, and document all patient interactions.
• Support outpatient care by performing risk assessments, transcribing physician orders, and facilitating patient groups and activities.
• Escort patients safely, manage elopement risks, and coordinate field trips.
• Enter and retrieve patient data using CHCS and CIS computer systems.
• Perform diagnostic support duties such as drawing blood, collecting specimens, taking vital signs, and assisting physicians during examinations.

Required profile

• Ability to conduct intake assessments, triage interviews, and counseling sessions.
• Experience with physical restraint techniques and management of aggressive behavior.
• Strong understanding of patient confidentiality and psychiatric patient rights.
• Capability to perform risk assessments, monitor safety, and conduct one‑on‑one observations.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate patient records and using electronic health systems.
• Competence in basic clinical tasks such as blood draws, specimen collection, and vital sign measurement.

Required skills

• CHCS
• CIS