Psych Tech - Adult Unit - Full Time - Nights

Riversiderma

Hampton, Virginia, US
Psychiatric patient care
Behavioral health support
Patient safety observation
This position involves working under nursing supervision to provide age-appropriate care to psychiatric patients including those needing special precautions

Job Summary

  • This position involves working under nursing supervision to provide age-appropriate care to psychiatric patients including those needing special precautions.
  • The role requires assessing and treating patients seeking psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment and communicating patient needs to physicians.
  • The Psych Tech leads therapeutic activities, monitors patients’ wellbeing, and assists with daily living activities to support patient recovery.

Matching Summary

This position involves working under nursing supervision to provide age-appropriate care to psychiatric patients including those needing special precautions.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Psychiatric patient care
  • Behavioral health support
  • Patient safety observation
  • Therapeutic and recreational activities
  • Care coordination communication

Nice-to-have

  • Collaboration with referral sources
  • Insight into plan of care
  • Assessment of patient status

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 1 year behavioral health experience preferred
  • CPR/BLS Certification within 30 days
  • First Aid Certification within 30 days

Work Rights

Not specified

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