Psych Tech - Full Time - Days - Adolescent

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc. in Hampton, VA is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support and provide care for patients across ages in psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment.

Under supervision, you will assist with assessments, intake, and daily living activities while maintaining safety and privacy. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, families, and referrals to coordinate care, document observations, perform vital checks, and participate in therapeutic activities,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred).
• 1 year Behavioral health experience (Preferred).
• CPR/BLS Certification and First Aid within 30 days (Required).

Responsibilities

• Assesses and treats patients seeking psychiatric and/or chemical dependency treatment.
• Communicates patient needs to physicians accurately and completely.
• Familiarizes self with the plan of care and provides insight into overall care outcomes.
• Collaborates with referral sources, patients, families, and team members for care coordination.
• Provides follow-up actions as needed.
• Acts as initial contact for patients, families, referrals, and allied agencies seeking support.
• Delivers intake screening reports reflecting patient status and age.
• Performs vital signs and cognitive screens as needed.
• Leads patients in therapeutic and recreational activities.
• Monitors wellbeing and reports any concerns to medical staff.
• Observes patient safety as directed by RN/LPN including rounds and sitters.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.

Skills

CPR/BLS Certification

First Aid Certification

Behavioral Health Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hampton, 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/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)

Company Culture

If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.