Psych Tech-Part Time 2nd Shift Willingboro

Virtua Health•Burlington, VT

2d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an RN, the Psych Tech helps ensure the safety of psychiatric patients and the environment of care. The role provides therapeutic group and individual activities, offers one-to-one emotional support and behavioral redirection, and carries out interventions outlined in the multidisciplinary treatment plan. The Psych Tech also completes necessary physical care, including vital signs and point-of-care testing.

Requirements

At least one year of prior experience as a PCT, or working with a behavioral health population in a residential or inpatient setting, or graduation with a four-year psychology degree.
High school diploma.
BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.

Responsibilities

Ensure patient safety under the direction of the RN by implementing applicable policies and procedures while rounding on patients and the unit.
Provide therapeutic group and individual activities for patients.
Provide emotional support and behavioral redirection under the direction of the RN by implementing interventions from the multidisciplinary treatment plan.
Complete necessary physical care, including vital signs and point-of-care testing.