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

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

Job summary

rivhs in Hampton, VA is hiring for a Behavioral Health role performing 12-hour shifts to care for patients of various ages with psychiatric or chemical dependency needs. This position requires following care plans, documenting intake reports, and ensuring safety during activities under supervision.

Weekend shifts are included. Requires CPR/BLS and First Aid within 30 days, plus a high school diploma or GED and 1 year of behavioral health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• First Aid certification required within 30 days.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat children, adolescents, and adults seeking psychiatric or chemical dependency care.
• Communicate patient and family needs to physicians clearly and accurately.
• Familiarize with care plan and provide insights for care improvements.
• Coordinate with referrals, patients, families, and team members.
• Provide follow-up actions as needed.
• Serve as initial contact for patients, families, or agencies seeking support.
• Complete intake screening reports reflecting patient status and age.
• Perform vital signs checks and mini-mental status exams.
• Lead patients in therapeutic and recreational activities.
• Monitor wellbeing and report unusual changes to medical staff.
• Observe patients for safety with RN/LPN supervision and assist daily living activities.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year Behavioral health experience (Preferred)

CPR/BLS Certification (Required within 30 days)

First Aid Certification (Required within 30 days)

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)