Psych Tech Emergency Services-Full Time

rivhs; Newport News (VA); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a healthcare team member to provide psychiatric and chemical dependency care under supervision. The role supports patients across age groups, participates in care planning, and ensures safety and comfort within the unit.

Flexible responsibilities include intake, observation, and therapeutic activities. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED (preferred), a CPR/BLS certification, and at least one year in behavioral health

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred).
• 1 year Behavioral health experience (Preferred).
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required).

Responsabilités

• Assesses and treats children, adolescents, and adults seeking psychiatric and/or chemical dependency treatment. Communicates patient needs to physicians accurately and completely.
• Collaborates 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; completes Intake Screening Reports and vital signs 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.
• Observes patients for safety as directed by RN/LPN; assists with activities of daily living (hygiene, laundry, dressing, personal care).

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$18.90 - $24.60/Hourly

Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

Works under the supervision of the Charge RN/Nursing Supervisor/Nurse Manager/Director in personal care of the patients and their environment, including those needing special precautions. This position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to support/provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on unit assigned. The individual must have knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the departmental policy and procedure guide.

What you will do

• Assesses and treats children, adolescents, and adults seeking psychiatric and/or chemical dependency treatment. Communicates patient needs to physicians accurately and completely. Familiarizes self with the plan of care and provides relevant insight into overall success or areas of improvement.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Education
  High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)
• Experience
  1 year Behavioral health experience (Preferred)
• Licenses and Certifications
  CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers .