Psychiatric Technician - Adult Rehab

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Psychiatric Technician, where you will play a vital role in transforming the lives of individuals with mental health challenges. In this full-time position, you will assist in providing compassionate care, ensuring patient safety, and supporting daily activities in an acute psychiatric setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create a therapeutic environment while advocating for patients' rights and needs. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the community, all while benefiting from a supportive work culture and a range of employee perks. Make your tomorrow with us and help shape the future of healthcare.

Benefits

Employer Funded Pension Plan

Flexible Work Arrangements

Remote Work Options

Paid Time Off

Onsite Fitness Studios

Health and Wellness App Access

Childcare Discounts

Continued Education and Training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in psychiatry or as a nursing assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and activities of daily living.
• Conduct safety rounds and document patient observations.
• Lead daily goal/wrap up groups and advocate for patients.

Skills

Patient Care

De-escalation Techniques

Clinical Skills

Psychiatry Knowledge

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

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Requisition Number: 145469

Onsite, Remote or Hybrid: Onsite

Sign on Bonus: $5,000 sign-on bonus available per applicable guidelines (external applicants only)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Psychiatric Technician assists with ensuring the safety of adults and children with mental illness on acute psychiatric hospital unit. Responsibilities include: delivery of patient care, providing assistance with activities of daily living, providing secretarial support, leading goals/wrap up groups, and directing/leading code secure activities. Actively participates with all unit activities providing support as indicated. Functions as a team member reporting appropriate observations, information, while maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu.

• Assists with observing the patients and reporting any unusual circumstances to licensed nurse.
• Organizes, prioritizes and provides nursing care in accordance with unit standards.
• Completes the admission/discharge process and documentation according to unit standards in chart/EMR.
• Admissions are greeted, made comfortable, oriented to unit routines and safety precautions within 15 minutes of arrival on the unit.
• Call lights and telephones are answered promptly and basic patient needs are met, whether assigned patient or not.
• Patient safety rounds are conducted every 15 minutes or according to unit policy.
• Performs activities of daily living and assists with meeting nutritional needs of patients.
• Provides patient treatments as delegated such as EKG’s, Blood Glucose testing, I&O, enemas, etc.
• 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.
• Organizes and leads daily goals/wrap up groups. Reports to licensed nurse any issues or concerns by patients verbalized or written in groups.

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: 145469

Employment Status: Full time

Location: Carilion Roanoke Memorial Rehab Building

Shift: Day/Evening/Night

Shift Details: Three 12 hour shifts primarily 7A-7P, Every Other Weekend

Recruiter: TAMIKA D RICKMAN

Recruiter Email: [e-mail]

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

What matters to you is important to us—like benefits, rewards, and resources to improve your life. Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Flexible Work Arrangements/Schedules
• Remote Work Options
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

Find more about Carilion Clinic’s benefits by visiting our Total Rewards Page.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

Carilion Clinic is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We embrace a diverse workforce and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates without regard to Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Protected Veterans status, Disability, Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.