Psych Tech - Full Time - Days - Adolescent

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

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Hampton, VA is seeking a compassionate team member to provide psychiatric and behavioral health support under supervision. You will assess patients across age groups, coordinate care with physicians, and lead therapeutic activities.

The role requires compassion, attention to safety, and strong communication with families. Training in CPR/BLS and First Aid is required within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required (Preferred)
• 1 year behavioral health experience preferred
• CPR/BLS and First Aid certifications within 30 days required

Responsibilities

• Assesses and treats patients seeking psychiatric or chemical dependency treatment.
• Coordinate care with referral sources, patients, families, and team members.
• Provide intake screening reports with initial observations at arrival.
• Lead patients in therapeutic and recreational activities.
• Monitor patients' physical and emotional wellbeing and report unusual symptoms.

Skills

Communication with patients

Team collaboration

Assessment & observation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Hampton, Virginia

Hiring Range

$18.90 - $24.60/HourlyActual 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/resident 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/residents status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s/resident’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, 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.
• 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) within 30 Days(Required) and
• First Aid - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)

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