Psych Tech - Labor Pool - Days - Intensive Treatment Program (ITP)

rivhs; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

rivhs in Hampton, VA is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support the psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment of patients under supervision. You will assist with intake screenings, vital signs, and daily living activities while ensuring safety and dignity for patients of various ages.

Under RN/LPN supervision, you will coordinate with physicians and families, lead therapeutic activities, and monitor patient wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Assesses and treats patients across age groups.
• Coordinates care with physicians, families, and team.
• Must have CPR/BLS and First Aid certifications within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and treats children, adolescents, and adults seeking psychiatric/chemical dependency treatment.
• Communicates needs to physicians accurately and completely.
• Familiarizes self with the care plan and contributes insights.
• Collaborates with referral sources and families for care coordination.
• Provides follow-up actions as needed.
• Acts as initial contact for patients and families seeking intervention.
• Documents intake screening reports and patient observations.
• Performs vital sign checks and basic cognitive assessments.
• Leads patients in therapeutic and recreational activities.
• Monitors wellbeing and reports issues to medical staff.
• Assists with activities of daily living as needed.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Communication with physicians

Therapeutic activities

Vital signs & MMSE

Safety observation

Direct patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

First Aid certification

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.

Minimum Requirements

4 12-hours shifts in a 6 week schedule with at least 2 of the shifts being on the weekend. Also requires one summer and one winter holiday a 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)