Psych Tech Emergency Services-Full Time

Riverside Health; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Newport News, VA is seeking a behavioral health technician to support psychiatric and chemical dependency services. The role includes intake screening, care coordination, and providing patient- and family-centered care under supervision.

You will assist with daily living activities, lead therapeutic activities, and communicate patient needs to physicians. CPR/BLS certification is required upon hire, with opportunity to contribute to a compassionate, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assesses and treats patients seeking psychiatric or chemical dependency treatment.
• Communicates patient needs to physicians clearly and completely.
• Provides intake screening reports reflecting patient status and age.
• Delivers follow-up actions as needed and coordinates with care team.
• Leads therapeutic and recreational activities for patients.
• Assists with activities of daily living and monitors wellbeing.

Skills

Intake and assessment

Patient care

Team communication

CPR/BLS Certified

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

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)