Psych Tech Emergency Services-Full Time

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

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia, is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support psychiatric and chemical dependency care. You will assess patients, participate in care coordination, and supervise therapeutic activities while ensuring safety and comfort across age groups.

The role requires a high school diploma (or GED), CPR/BLS certification upon hire, and 1 year of behavioral health experience preferred. This is an on-site position in a patient-facing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred).
• CPR/BLS Certification (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire (Required).
• 1 year Behavioral health experience (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assesses and treats patients seeking psychiatric and/or chemical dependency treatment.
• Collaborates with referral sources, patients, families, and team members regarding care coordination.
• Serves as the initial contact for patients, families, referral sources and/or allied agencies seeking intervention or support; completes intake screening reports and initial observations.
• Leads patients in therapeutic and recreational activities.
• Monitors patients' physical and emotional wellbeing and reports changes to the medical staff.
• Observes patients for safety as directed by RN/LPN to include rounding and sitters.
• Assists patient with activities of daily living (hygiene, laundry, dressing, personal care).

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

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.