Psychiatric Technician-adjunctive Therapy

Carilion Clinic

Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Onsite
Patient safety and observation
Assisting with activities of daily living
Leading goal/wrap-up groups
As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Psychiatric Technician assists with ensuring the safety of adults and children with mental illness on acute psychiatric hospital unit

Job Summary

  • As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Psychiatric Technician assists with ensuring the safety of adults and children with mental illness on acute psychiatric hospital unit.
  • Responsibilities include: delivery of patient care, providing assistance with activities of daily living, provides secretarial support, leads goals/wrap up groups, and direct/lead code secures activities.
  • Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.

Matching Summary

As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Psychiatric Technician assists with ensuring the safety of adults and children with mental illness on acute psychiatric hospital unit.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Patient safety and observation
  • Assisting with activities of daily living
  • Leading goal/wrap-up groups
  • Direct/lead code secure activities
  • Therapeutic milieu maintenance

Nice-to-have

  • Patient advocacy and rights protection
  • Cultural and disability needs support
  • Cost containment measures participation
  • Performance improvement contribution

Key Requirements

  • High school graduate or GED required
  • De-escalation training required
  • AHA BLS-HCP certification required
  • Valid Virginia State Drivers license required
  • Experience managing explosive potential patients

Work Rights

Not specified

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