Psych Tech - Labor Pool - Days - Adolescent

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

Job summary

Riverside Mental Health and Recovery Center in Hampton, VA is seeking a Psych Tech to join the Labor Pool for day shifts, supporting adolescents and all patients under the supervision of nursing leadership. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor safety, perform vital signs, and help the care team deliver age-appropriate psychiatric care.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, CPR/BLS and First Aid certifications (within 30 days), and about 1 year of behavioral health

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required or preferred.
• CPR/BLS Certification and First Aid Certification required within 30 days.
• 1 year behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and treats children, adolescents, and adults seeking psychiatric and/or chemical dependency treatment.
• Communicates patient/family needs to physicians accurately and completely.
• Collaborates with referral sources, patients, families and team members regarding care coordination.
• Provides intake screening reports and initial observations upon arrival.
• Monitors patients' physical and emotional wellbeing and reports unusual behavior to medical staff.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR/BLS Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Psych Tech - Labor Pool - Days - Adolescent# Careers## Psych Tech - Labor Pool - Days - AdolescentApply: Riverside Mental Health and Recovery Center - Hampton, Virginia: Part time: Posted Today: 2026-038726Hampton, 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. **Labor Pool has a minimum requirement of 4 12-hours shift within a 6 week scheduled period and at least 2 of the 12-hour shift need to be on the weekend. Also required to work 1 summer and 1 winter holiday per year.****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.