Psych Tech - Labor Pool - Days - Adolescent

Labor Pool has a minimum requirement of 4 12-hours shift within a 6 week scheduled period and at least 2 of the 12-hour shift need to be on the weekend. Also required to work 1 summer and 1 winter holiday per year.

• →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.

• High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)

• 1 year Behavioral health experience (Preferred)

• 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)

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