Psych Tech - Labor Pool - Nights - Float Pool

Riverside Mental Health and Recovery Center; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Mental Health and Recovery Center in Hampton, VA seeks a Behavioral Health Support role to provide direct patient care across age groups in psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment settings. Under supervision, you will assist with intake, ongoing assessments, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team to support patient safety, daily living activities, and therapeutic activities.

Requires High School diploma, CPR/BLS and First Aid within 30 days, plus behavioral health

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat children, adolescents, and adults seeking psychiatric and/or chemical dependency treatment.
• Document intake screenings and communicate patient needs to the care team.
• Collaborate with referrals, patients, families, and team members for care coordination.
• Monitor patient safety and respond to changes in condition as directed by medical staff.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide supportive care.

Skills

CPR/BLS Certification

First Aid Certification

Behavioral health experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hampton, VirginiaHiring 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.*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.OverviewWorks 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 doAssesses 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.QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)Experience1 year Behavioral health experience (Preferred)Licenses and CertificationsCPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required) andFirst 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.