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Travel Psychiatric Technician

ACI Federal™

Travel Psychiatric Technician

Richmond, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    TRAVEL PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN | STAUNTON, VA

    MUST BE 50 MILES AWAY OR MORE FROM STAUNTON, VA!

    13-WEEK ASSIGNMENTS WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION!

    ADULT DIRECT CARE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

    MENTAL HEALTH | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

    HOSPITAL | LONG TERM CARE FACILITY | GROUP HOME EXPERIENCE PREFERRED!

    $18 PER HOUR and three weeks of PAID TRAINING provided.

    SOME WEEKENDS/HOLIDAYS required once training is complete.

    HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS, $55 A DAY PER DIEM, MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT (HOTEL TO HOME AND HOME TO HOTEL AT END OF ASSIGNMENT _ REQUIREMENTS_

    • ADULT DIRECT CARE IS A MUST!
    • High School Diploma
    • Specialized training in the management of aggressive mental health behavior required.
    • Experience providing forensic direct care preferred.
    • Successful completion of/ability to complete preservice training classes required.
    • Successful completion of/ability to complete advanced forensic technician training.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Ability to act in the capacity of essential personnel during emergency/crisis situations.
    • Ability to complete the advanced forensic technician training.
    • Apply knowledge of Psychiatric Healthcare.
    • Skill in implementing appropriate behavioral/mental health interventions during critical mental health crisis situations.
    • Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of psychology and behavioral analysis in working with forensic patients.
    • Ability to provide therapeutic de-escalation in a safe manner.
    • Skill in implementing behavior modification techniques in a Psychiatric Hospital.
    • Skill in dealing effectively in a Psychiatric Hospital environment working directly with individuals with Mental Health/Psychiatric/Behavior Diagnoses.
    • Ability to work in an environment and with individuals with impulsive behaviors, as well as verbal/physical aggression.
    • Skill in providing support during all aspects of daily personal care, to include intervening with aggressive behaviors.
    • Ability to actively participate in process improvement projects and patient data collection.
    • Ability to have a high degree of attention to detail with regard to data collection and documentation.
    • An ability to perform effectively as a member of a Direct Care team.
    • Ability to function with minimum supervision, recognizing the need for direction and assistance in situations beyond his/her scope of capabilities.

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