Psychiatric Technician-Adjunctive Therapy

Job Title : Psychiatric Technician-Adjunctive Therapy

Description

Employment Status : Full time

Shift :

Variable Hours (United States of America)

Facility :

2017 S Jefferson St - Roanoke CP01 Carilion Medical Center.

Requisition Number :

R156355 Psychiatric Technician-Adjunctive Therapy (Open)

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare :

Position Eligible for Sign on Bonus up to $5000.00

As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Psychiatric Activity Technician assists with ensuring the safety of adults and children with mental illness on acute psychiatric hospital unit. Responsibilities include leading goals / wrap up groups. Actively participates with all unit activities providing support as indicated. Functions as a team member reporting appropriate observation and information while maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu.

The job duties of the Psychiatric Activity Technician include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Assists with observing the patients and reporting any unusual circumstances to licensed nurse.
• Is a patient advocate, protector of patient's rights and provider of psychological / social / cultural support. Treats patients with respect and dignity. Calls patient by name, provides privacy, etc. Uses system resources to meet patient's cultural and disability needs.
• Provides patients and their families with appropriate information and care in a timely manner.
• Leads activity groups including group games.
• Organizes and leads daily goals / wrap up groups. Reports to Adjunctive Therapy team and licensed nurse any issues or concerns by patients verbalized or written in groups.

Hours are Thurs-Saturday 8 : 15am-8 : 45pm

What We Require :

Education : High school graduate or GED required.

Experience : N / A

Licensure, certification, and / or registration : De-escalation training must be successfully completed within four months of hire and then maintained going forward. Must be able to obtain AHA BLS-HCP. Valid Virginia State Drivers license required in the NRV to transport patients.

Other Minimum Qualifications : Requires experience with or the ability for managing patients with explosive potential and / or escalating situations. Requires ability to function with minimum supervision, recognizing the need for direction and assistance in situations beyond his / her scope of capabilities. Requires ability to learn and participate as a team member. Requires clinical skills to work with child, adolescent and adult population understanding their growth and development

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Recruiter : KIMBERLIE GONCE

Recruiter Email :

kagonce@carilionclinic.org

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer : We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Benefits, Pay and Well-beingat Carilion Clinic

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.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion :

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