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Riverside Mental Health and Recovery Center

Psych Tech - Part Time Nights - Adolescent

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A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$41,243 / year median in Virginia

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

Psych Tech
  • Part Time Nights
  • Adolescent Riverside Mental Health and Recovery Center
  • 3.6 Hampton, VA Job Details Part-time $18.90
  • $24.
60 an hour 17 hours ago Qualifications Patient condition reporting Collaborate with healthcare professionals Behavioral observation Recreation therapy Patient follow-up care Patient resource coordination Intake BLS Certification Resident personal care assistance Working with pediatric populations Dressing assistance Patient safety Assisting with ADLs High school diploma or GED Initial patient assessment Personal grooming assistance Laundry Direct support Substance abuse Adolescents Patient progress monitoring Behavioral and mental health screening Pediatric psychiatry Patient treatment Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders Care plan implementation Care coordination Entry level Patient family support Full Job Description Hampton, Virginia Hiring Range $18.90
  • $24.
60/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs. Overview Works under the supervision of the Charge RN/Nursing Supervisor/Nurse Manager/Director in personal care of the patients and their environment, including those needing special precautions. This position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to support/provide care appropriate to the age of the patient/resident served on unit assigned. The individual must have knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's/residents status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's/resident's requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the departmental policy and procedure guide. What you will do Assesses and treats children, adolescents, and adults seeking psychiatric and/or chemical dependency treatment. Communicates patient, resident, family needs to physicians accurately and completely. Familiarizes self with the plan of care and provides relevant insight into overall success or areas of improvement. Collaborate with referral sources, patients, families, and team members regarding care coordination. Provides follow-up actions as needed. Serves as the initial contact for patients, families, referral sources and/or allied agencies seeking intervention or support. Provides complete and accurate Intake Screening Reports of the patient and/or caller complaint and condition, including initial observation made upon arrival, reflective of the patient's status and age, as described in the policy and procedure guide. Completes vital sign checks, mini-mental status exams, belonging checks. Leads patients in therapeutic and recreational activities. Monitors patients' physical and emotional wellbeing and reports unusual behavior or physical ailments to the medical staff. Is able to observe patients for safety as directed by RN/ LPN to include rounding, direct observation, sitters Assists patient with activities of daily living to include hygiene, laundry, dressing, personal care as needed. Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred) Experience 1 year Behavioral health experience (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications CPR/BLS Certification
  • American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required) and First Aid
  • American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required) To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.
riversideonline.com/careers.