Psych Tech Emergency Services-Full Time

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

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia seeks a psychiatric/chemical dependency care provider to support patients across age groups under supervision of nursing leadership. You will perform intake screening, vital signs, and assist with activities of daily living while ensuring safety and care quality.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, CPR/BLS certification upon hire, and 1 year of behavioral health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year behavioral health experience preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat children, adolescents, and adults seeking psychiatric or chemical dependency treatment.
• Communicate patient needs to physicians accurately and completely.
• Collaborate with referral sources, patients, families, and team members on care coordination.
• Provide intake screening reports with initial observations and patient condition details.
• Monitor patient safety, assist with daily living activities, and participate in therapeutic activities.

Skills

Behavioral health

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Newport News, VirginiaHiring 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.OverviewWorks 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 doAssesses 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.QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)Experience1 year Behavioral health experience (Preferred)Licenses and CertificationsCPR/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.