Psychiatric Activity Tech, Weekends Only (Roanoke, VA, US, 24014)
Company: Carilion Clinic
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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, as needed. Weekends ONLY What We Require:
Education: High school graduate or GED required. Experience:
Psychiatry related or nursing assistant experience preferred. Must
possess ability to appropriately handle/restrain patients who may
be disruptive and/or physically violent. 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 Carilion This 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: 140862 - Employment Status: Flex - Location: Carilion
Roanoke Memorial Rehab Building - Shift: Weekends Only - Shift
Details: 8:30am-8:30pm Recruiter Email: kagonce@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at
1-800-599-2537. Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Carilion Clinic is
a drug-free workplace.
Keywords: Carilion Clinic, Roanoke , Psychiatric Activity Tech, Weekends Only (Roanoke, VA, US, 24014), Other , Roanoke, Virginia
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