Psychiatric Technician - New River Valley Medical Center
Core
Assist with ensuring the safety of adults and children with mental illness on acute psychiatric hospital units by delivering patient care, providing activities of daily living assistance, and leading therapeutic groups.
Role type
Psychiatric Technician (Clinical Support)
Builds
Safe therapeutic milieu and patient care plans
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
De-escalation techniques, patient advocacy, crisis management, activities of daily living assistance, basic clinical procedures (EKG, blood glucose), documentation, team collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience managing patients with aggressive or combative behavior, ability to function with minimal supervision
Technologies
EMR systems, standard medical equipment
Responsibilities
Conduct patient safety rounds every 15 minutes, assist with admission/discharge processes, lead daily goals/wrap up groups, perform delegated treatments, manage escalating patient situations, maintain safe and orderly environment
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC