Psych Tech - Labor Pool - Days - Float Pool

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 Behavioral Health Aide to assist in psychiatric and chemical dependency care. You will support patients across ages, follow the plan of care, and work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include intake screening, vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living while ensuring safety and privacy. Weekend shifts and holiday coverage are included per schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year behavioral health experience preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification within 30 days (required).
• First Aid certification within 30 days (required).

Responsibilities

• Assesses and treats children, adolescents, and adults seeking psychiatric and/or chemical dependency treatment.
• Communicates patient needs to physicians accurately and completely.
• Collaborates with referral sources, patients, families, and team members regarding care coordination.
• Serves as the initial contact for patients, families, referral sources and/or allied agencies seeking intervention or support.
• Completes intake screenings and reports, including initial observations upon arrival.
• Monitors patients' physical and emotional wellbeing and reports concerns to medical staff.
• Observes patients for safety as directed by RN/LPN, including rounding and sitters.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (hygiene, dressing, etc.).

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

*Requires 4 12-hour shift within a 6 week scheduled. With 2 of the 4 shifts being on the weekend and working one summer and winter holiday each 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)