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

Riverside Hospital•Hampton, VA

About The Position

The Psych Tech works under the supervision of the Charge RN, Nursing Supervisor, Nurse Manager, or Director, providing personal care to patients and maintaining their environment, including for patients requiring special precautions. The role supports patients across the lifespan and requires knowledge of growth and development and the ability to assess and interpret information about patients’ status and age-specific needs in order to provide care consistent with departmental policies and procedures. The position assesses and treats children, adolescents, and adults seeking psychiatric and/or chemical dependency treatment. It serves as an initial contact for patients, families, referral sources, and allied agencies seeking intervention or support, and collaborates with them and team members on care coordination. The Psych Tech communicates patient, resident, and family needs to physicians, contributes relevant observations about the plan of care, and provides follow-up as needed. The role includes completing intake screening reports and initial observations, checking vital signs, conducting mini-mental status exams and belonging checks, leading therapeutic and recreational activities, monitoring patients’ physical and emotional well-being, and reporting unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff. The Psych Tech observes patients for safety as directed by an RN or LPN, including rounding, direct observation, and sitter duties, and assists with activities of daily living such as hygiene, laundry, dressing, and personal care. This labor-pool position is based in Hampton, Virginia. The schedule requires four 12-hour shifts in a six-week schedule, including at least two weekend shifts, plus one summer and one winter holiday each year. Hiring range is $18.90–$24.60 per hour; actual pay depends on job-related factors including relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is preferred.
CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute is required within 30 days.
First Aid certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute is required within 30 days.
Four 12-hour shifts in a six-week schedule, with at least two shifts on weekends.
One summer holiday and one winter holiday per year.

Nice To Haves

One year of behavioral health experience.

Responsibilities

Assess and treat children, adolescents, and adults seeking psychiatric and/or chemical dependency treatment.
Communicate patient, resident, and family needs accurately and completely to physicians.
Become familiar with the plan of care and provide relevant insight into its success and areas for improvement.
Collaborate with referral sources, patients, families, and team members regarding care coordination, and provide follow-up actions as needed.
Serve as an initial contact for patients, families, referral sources, and allied agencies seeking intervention or support.
Complete accurate intake screening reports documenting the patient’s or caller’s complaint and condition, including initial observations upon arrival that reflect patient status and age.
Complete vital sign checks, mini-mental status exams, and belonging checks.
Lead patients in therapeutic and recreational activities.
Monitor patients’ physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
Observe patients for safety as directed by an RN or LPN, including rounding, direct observation, and sitter duties.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, laundry, dressing, and personal care.