Psych Tech: Frontline Behavioral Health Support

Doctors Hospital of Williamsburg; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Williamsburg in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a behavioral health care support role to assist in the personal care of patients and their environment. You will assess and treat patients across age groups, communicate needs to physicians, and collaborate with care teams to coordinate treatment plans while ensuring safety and quality of care.

The position requires a high school diploma (GED preferred) and CPR/BLS and First Aid certifications within 30 days.

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) within 30 Days(Required) and First Aid - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)

Responsibilities

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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Doctors Hospital of Williamsburg in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a behavioral health care support role to assist in the personal care of patients and their environment. You will assess and treat patients across age groups, communicate needs to physicians, and collaborate with care teams to coordinate treatment plans while ensuring safety and quality of care.

The position requires a high school diploma (GED preferred) and CPR/BLS and First Aid certifications within 30 days.