TMS Technician - Hope Spring

Job Description Summary: 

The Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Technician will administer in-office therapeutic treatments under the direction of our treating physician.   This individual’s primary responsibility will be to administer and manage the specific clinical services, interact regularly with patients and complete additional office administrative and nurse support tasks when time provides. They are primarily responsible for facilitating the maximum level of independent functioning of the clients served. They demonstrate a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery and is trained and/or experienced in working with severe mental illness and/or substance abusing diagnosed individuals to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide ongoing TMS services. They provide services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance abuse and mental health) issues, recognizing that the individuals we serve often have experienced trauma that affects their development and adjustment.  They will be trained in trauma-informed care and will work to help provide services in an environment that is sensitive and responsive which will prevent victimization, abuse, or trauma because of the care received.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or similar Health Care Clinical Certification is preferred.

Work Experiences:

• 1 year working in behavioral healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Provide integrated outreach, support, and follow-up services to individuals requesting TMS services through adult programs provided within and outside of Ozark Center.
• Administer therapeutic TMS services at the direction of the treating provider.
• Assist in coordinating psychiatric treatment needs through monitoring of patient symptoms and behavioral health needs
• Provide medical intervention in emergency situation
• Follow established treatment and office procedures, including maintaining confidentiality, documentation standards, and managing referrals.
• Manage insurance preauthorization’s.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Normal office environment.
• Typical demands include prolonged sitting, frequent standing, bending, stooping, and occasional lifting.
• Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboard, telephone, photocopier, calculator, and other office equipment as needed.
• Requires ability to remain calm during stressful events, to occasionally work irregular hours, and work with exasperated individuals.
• Occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.
• TB test upon hire