Behavioral Health Technician - Psychiatric Care & Intake

Riverside Health System; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Hampton, VA is hiring for a Behavioral Health Technician. You will work under supervision to provide care to patients needing psychiatric or chemical dependency support, perform intake screening, and assist with daily living activities on 12-hour shifts, including some weekend work.

Requires CPR/BLS and First Aid within 30 days. Prior behavioral health experience is preferred; education is a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
• 1 year Behavioral health experience (Preferred).
• CPR/BLS Certification within 30 Days (Required) and First Aid within 30 Days (Required).

Responsibilities

• Assesses and treats patients seeking behavioral health treatment with appropriate intake.
• Collaborates with referral sources, patients, families, and team members on care coordination.
• Provides intake screening reports and documents patient's condition upon arrival.
• Leads patients in therapeutic activities and monitors wellbeing.
• Observes patient safety and performs rounds as directed by RN/LPN.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living as needed.
• Communicates findings to medical staff for follow-up and continuity of care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Intake screening

Therapeutic activities

Caregiver support

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Riverside Health System in Hampton, VA is hiring for a Behavioral Health Technician. You will work under supervision to provide care to patients needing psychiatric or chemical dependency support, perform intake screening, and assist with daily living activities on 12-hour shifts, including some weekend work.

Requires CPR/BLS and First Aid within 30 days. Prior behavioral health experience is preferred; education is a high school diploma or GED.