Forensic Psychiatric Technician Needed!

Williamsburg, VA

Start Date: 6/27/2022

Direct Care Experience Required!

Hospital | Long Term Care Facility | Group Home Experience Required!

Healthcare | Mental Health | Behavioral Health Experience Preferred!

MUST LIVE WITHIN A 100 MILE RADIUS. THIS IS NOT A TRAVEL ASSIGNMENT!

13 week assignments with possibility of extension!

$18 per hour and three weeks of paid training provided.

Some Weekends/Holidays required once training is complete.

Requirements

• Direct Care Experience in a Hospital, Long Term Care Facility or Group Home Required!
• 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.
• Must have the ability to successfully complete BLS, TOVA and other required training.