Walk in Wednesday-Techs

UHS•Petersburg, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Poplar Springs Hospital is a 183-bed acute care and residential facility that has been providing behavioral and psychological treatment for adults and adolescents for over 30 years. The facility offers acute programs, adolescent residential programs, and programs for active duty military. Located in Petersburg, Virginia, the serene, nature-like setting on 25 acres aims to provide patients with a sense of calm and peace. The Behavioral MHT will assist in providing safe, effective patient care under the direction of the Program Director/Manager and Unit Charge Nurse. This role is critical in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for patients/residents through the use of effective HWC, CPR, and S/R techniques. The Mental Health Tech also mentors new hires and students, performs administrative duties, acts as a role model, and demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills. Hours will vary, requiring flexibility in availability.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age per Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services.
Must have patience, tact, and a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.
Good communication skills; must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Basic clerical skills.
Basic experience with office equipment (telephone, copy machine, fax, etc.).
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to problem solve and accept feedback when circumstances warrant such actions.
Willingness to interact with patients with varying levels of cognitive functioning.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver’s license in good standing per UHS Transportation policy strongly preferred.
CPR Preferred (offered on-site).
Handle With Care Preferred (offered on-site).
Bachelor Degree Preferred.
Computer skills helpful.
Human behavior or principles of psychology preferred including therapeutic relationships & processes, age specific growth & development, limit setting, crisis & behavior management.

Responsibilities

Assist in providing safe, effective patient care under the direction of the Program Director/Manager and Unit Charge Nurse.
Provide a safe and therapeutic environment for patients/residents through the use of effective HWC, CPR and S/R techniques.
Mentor new hires and students in unit routines.
Perform administrative duties as assigned.
Act as a role model to patients/residents.
Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including male and female children, adolescents and adults as well as dually diagnosed adults.