Psychiatric Activity Technician

Davita Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Psychiatric Activity Technician to support adults and children with mental illness in an acute hospital setting. Responsibilities include patient observation, leading activity groups, and ensuring a safe therapeutic environment. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant experience in psychiatry or as a nursing assistant.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or GED required.
• Experience: Psychiatry related or nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Licensure: De-escalation training and AHA BLS-HCP are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with observing patients and reporting unusual circumstances.
• Lead goal/wrap up groups and other activity sessions.
• Provide psychological/social/cultural support to patients.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Crisis management

Team collaboration

Education

High school graduate or GED

Job description

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:

As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Psychiatric Activity Technician assists with ensuring the safety of adults and children with mental illness on acute psychiatric hospital unit. Responsibilities include leading goals/wrap up groups. Actively participates with all unit activities providing support as indicated. Functions as a team member reporting appropriate observation and information while maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu.

The job duties of the Psychiatric Activity Technician include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Assists with observing the patients and reporting any unusual circumstances to licensed nurse.
• Is a patient advocate, protector of patient's rights and provider of psychological/social/cultural support. Treats patients with respect and dignity. Calls patient by name, provides privacy, etc. Uses system resources to meet patient's cultural and disability needs.
• Provides patients and their families with appropriate information and care in a timely manner.
• Leads activity groups including group games.
• Organizes and leads daily goals/wrap up groups. Reports to Adjunctive Therapy team and licensed nurse any issues or concerns by patients verbalized or written in groups.

12 hours Shifts, some weekends

What We Require:

Education: High school graduate or GED required.

Experience: Psychiatry related or nursing assistant experience preferred. Must possess ability to appropriately handle/restrain patients who may be disruptive and/or physically violent. Must be willing and able to learn medical terminology and clinical procedures. Experience/skills may be gained through on-the-job training and in-services as indicated.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: De-escalation training must be successfully completed within four months of hire and then maintained going forward. Must be able to obtain AHA BLS-HCP. Valid Virginia State Driver's license required in the NRV to transport patients.

Other Minimum Qualifications:Requires experience with or the ability for managing patients with explosive potential and/or escalating situations. Requires ability to function with minimum supervision, recognizing the need for direction and assistance in situations beyond his/her scope of capabilities. Requires ability to learn and participate as a team member. Requires clinical skills to work with child, adolescent and adult population understanding their growth and development

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Requisition Number: 151070
Employment Status: Full time
Location: Carilion Roanoke Memorial Rehab Building
Shift: Day/Evening
Shift Details: 12 hours Shifts, some weekends
Recruiter Email: [e-mail]
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

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