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
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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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