Psychiatric Technician (Part-Time)
Company: Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board
Location: Hampton
Posted on: January 8, 2021
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Job Description:
The Regional Crisis Stabilization Unit (RCSU) is licensed by the
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)
for Crisis Stabilization Services, providing a 24 hour residential
alternative to acute psychiatric hospitalization.The Psychiatric
Technician, Crisis Stabilization is responsible for providing
direct care and supervision of individuals who are seriously
mentally ill and/or co-occurring substance use disorder in an
intensive short-term residential crisis stabilization program; in
conjunction with assisting the interdisciplinary team in providing
direct service treatment and case coordination. Monitors and
documents client progress.DISTINGUISHING ELEMENTS OF THE CLASS:I.
IMPACT: Immediate health and welfare of client is directly affected
by work of this class. Activities of incumbent can promote
successful community integration and rehabilitation for the client
and assist in preventing unnecessary hospitalization.II. LATITUDE:
Day-to-day work is performed independently with regular
consultation and frequent follow-up from the QMHP and/or Program
Supervisor. Work is guided by the Individual Service Plan, Medicaid
& Licensure regulations and guidelines, active treatment schedules
and Program Schedule.III. RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS:
Class supervises no staff.IV. INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS: Continuous
contact with clients and other staff in planning and providing
client services. Regular contact with family members and members of
other agencies providing services to clients, such as social
workers, employers, physicians and other service providers and
members of program's interdisciplinary team.V. DIFFICULTY:
Appropriately relating to a variety of client personality types
requires use of judgment and discretion in emergency situations
resulting from client medical or behavior problems involve timely
and responsible decision making. Incumbent answers incoming calls
from individuals, families and other professionals regarding
psychiatric crisis, including in support of Emergency Services
Department assisting. Incumbent must work with a variety of other
human services professions including physicians and nurses
implementing individual program plan delivery.VI. COMMUNICATIONS:
Work involves regular oral and written communication with Program
Supervisor, QMHP, clients, employers, and families. Work also
requires written documentation such as progress notes, discharge
reports and summaries, client data collection, etc.VII.
EQUIPMENT/FACILITIES RESPONSIBILITY: Incumbent will be responsible
for the safe use and security of tools, equipment, appliances,
recreation equipment and associated furnishings, and space utilized
by the clients in the course of supervised skills training, at
residential site.VIII. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a
supervised residential crisis stabilization program site. Incumbent
is exposed to hostile, aggressive, and verbally abusive clients
presenting a risk of personal harm. Outside activities expose
incumbent to elements of nature. Work hours include overnights and
weekends. Supervisor may not be on site during these times.IX.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES (KSA'S):
Keywords: Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, Hampton , Psychiatric Technician (Part-Time), Healthcare , Hampton, Virginia
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