Psych Tech - Labor Pool - Nights - Adolescent

Riverside Health; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Hampton, Virginia is seeking a Behavioral Health assistant to provide patient care under supervision. The role includes intake screening, vital signs, safety monitoring, and assisting with daily living activities, with shifts that include weekends and holiday coverage.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, 1 year of behavioral health experience preferred, and CPR/BLS and First Aid certifications within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
• Experience: 1 year behavioral health preferred.
• Licenses: CPR/BLS and First Aid within 30 days (required).

Responsibilities

• Assesses and treats psychiatric and/or chemical dependency patients.
• Communicates patient needs to physicians accurately and completely.
• Collaborates with referral sources, patients, families and team.
• Provides intake screening reports and initial observations.
• Performs vital signs checks and cognitive assessments.
• Leads patients in therapeutic activities.
• Monitors wellbeing and reports unusual findings to medical staff.
• Assists with activities of daily living as needed.

Skills

Intake screening

Vital signs

Therapeutic activities

Safety observation

ADL assistance

Team communication

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.

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).

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.