Psych Tech - Part Time - Nights - Adult

Riverside Hospital•Hampton, VA

12d

About The Position

Works under the supervision of the Charge RN, Nursing Supervisor, Nurse Manager, or Director to provide personal care to patients and maintain their environment, including for patients requiring special precautions. The role requires knowledge and skills to support care appropriate to the ages of patients served, including knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess and interpret patient-status information to identify age-specific needs and provide care according to departmental policies and procedures. The Psych Tech assesses and treats children, adolescents, and adults seeking psychiatric and/or chemical dependency treatment. The position provides intake screening and patient support, communicates needs to medical staff, contributes to care coordination, leads therapeutic and recreational activities, monitors patient wellbeing and safety, and assists with activities of daily living.

Requirements

CPR/BLS Certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute, required within 30 days.
First Aid certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute, required within 30 days.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
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 each patient's plan of care and provide relevant insight into its overall success or areas for improvement.
Collaborate with referral sources, patients, families, and team members regarding care coordination, and provide follow-up actions as needed.
Serve as the 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 and information reflecting patient status and age, as described in policy and procedure guides.
Complete vital sign checks, mini-mental status exams, and belonging checks.
Lead patients in therapeutic and recreational activities.
Monitor patients’ physical and emotional wellbeing 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 as needed.