Psych Activity Tech-Roanoke Rehab
Company: Carilion Clinic
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
How You'll Help Transform Healthcare: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.Primarily 8:30am-8:30pm
shifts, with every other weekend.What We Require:Education: High
school graduate or GED required.Art, Music or Recreation experience
preferred. Group leading skills highly preferred.. Must be willing
and able to learn medical terminology and clinical procedures.
Experience/skills may be gained through on-the-job training and
in-services as indicated.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 Driver's
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 About CarilionThis is Carilion Clinic ...An
organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected
and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health
system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that
is always learning, never discouraged and forever
curious.Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust
system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers,
Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences,
multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion
School of Medicine and Research Institute.Carilion is where you can
make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly,
make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people
are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us. Requisition
Number: 140216 Employment Status: Full time Location: Carilion
Roanoke Memorial Rehab Building Shift: Day/Evening/Night Shift
Details: primarily 8:30am-8:30pmRecruiter Email:
kagonce@carilionclinic.orgFor more information, contact the HR
Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.Equal Opportunity
EmployerMinorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityCarilion Clinic is a
drug-free workplace. Please see job descriptionPI239071581
Keywords: Carilion Clinic, Roanoke , Psych Activity Tech-Roanoke Rehab, Healthcare , Roanoke, Virginia
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