Behavioral Health Tech - Weekend & Holiday Shifts

Riverside Nursing Center of Thomaston; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Hampton, Virginia is seeking a Behavioral Health Assistant to support psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment under supervision of nursing leadership. You will conduct intake tasks, monitor patients, and contribute to a safe, therapeutic environment.

This role requires working 12-hour shifts, including some weekends and holidays, and a High School diploma with 1 year behavioral health experience preferred; CPR/BLS and First Aid within 30 days are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred).
• 1 year Behavioral health experience (Preferred).
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/AHA ARC within 30 Days (Required).
• First Aid - American Heart Association/AHA ARC within 30 Days (Required).

Responsibilities

• Assesses and treats children, adolescents, and adults seeking psychiatric and/or chemical dependency treatment. Communicates patient, resident, family needs to physicians accurately and completely.
• Collaborate with referral sources, patients, families, and team members regarding care coordination. Provides follow-up actions as needed.
• Serves as the initial contact for patients, families, referral sources and/or allied agencies seeking intervention or support. Provides complete and accurate Intake Screening Reports of the patient and/or caller complaint and condition, including initial observation made upon arrival, reflective of the patient’s status and age, as described in the policy and procedure guide. Completes vital sign checks, mini-mental status exams, belonging checks.
• Leads patients in therapeutic and recreational activities.
• Monitors patients' physical and emotional wellbeing and reports unusual behavior or physical ailments to the medical staff.
• Is able to observe patients for safety as directed by RN/ LPN to include rounding, direct observation, sitters
• Assists patient with activities of daily living to include hygiene, laundry, dressing, personal care as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Riverside Health System in Hampton, Virginia is seeking a Behavioral Health Assistant to support psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment under supervision of nursing leadership. You will conduct intake tasks, monitor patients, and contribute to a safe, therapeutic environment.

This role requires working 12-hour shifts, including some weekends and holidays, and a High School diploma with 1 year behavioral health experience preferred; CPR/BLS and First Aid within 30 days are required.