Psychiatric Care Technicians/CNAs - PM Shift

Title: Psychiatric Care Technicians/CNAs - PM Shift

State Role Title: 49053

Hiring Range: Minimum Salary: $37,505/year - Salary Commensurate with Relevant Years of Experience

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst

Agency Website: www.swvmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

SWVMHI in Marion, VA is recruiting for 12-hour, PM Shift Psychiatric Care Technicians/CNAs to join its talented and dedicated Nursing Services Team.

Position Hours: 6:30 p.m.- 7:00 a.m. Working at Least Every Other Weekend

Shift Differentials and Weekend/Holiday Supplements Available

Psychiatric Care Technicians Assist Nurses By:
* Providing quality care as part of an interdisciplinary team
* Maintaining accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment
* Creating healthy interpersonal interactions on adult acute admissions unit, geriatric unit,
and Extended Rehabilitation Service unit
* Observing and reporting feedback regarding interventions, treatments, behaviors,
physical condition, emotional well-being, and other situations documenting and
communicating using specialized training for promoting mental wellness recovery

KSAs and or Competencies required to successfully perform the work:
* Ability to distinguish between safe and unsafe patient behavior by observing, interacting,
and listening
* Ability to read, write and speak in the English language
* Ability to observe, report and document changes in patients’ mental, physical and
behavioral status
* Ability to follow written and oral instructions
* Ability to maintain all required orientation and annual competencies
* Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors, co-
workers and patients from varied backgrounds using effective interpersonal skills
* Ability to recognize the need and ask for help or assistance in providing care and
treatment
* Ability to give and receive effective feedback and perform as a member of a team
* Ability to administer CPR and perform Therapeutic Options approved physical
interventions
* Ability to work overtime hours, rotating weekends, and holidays
* Ability to use email and electronic health records
* Will obtain certification as a C.N.A by the Virginia Board of Nursing within probationary
period.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to obtain certification as a CNA by the Virginia Board of Nursing within
probationary period or maintain existing CNA Certification required
• Driver's License required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to be successful in the role:

• Ability to distinguish between safe and unsafe patient behavior by observing,
interacting, and listening.
• Ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are
experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness, ID/DD, and/or additional forensic/legal
involvement.
• Ability to read, write and speak in the English language.
• Ability to observe, report and document changes in patients’ mental, physical, and
behavioral status.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to maintain all required orientation and annual competencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors, co-
workers and patients from varied backgrounds using effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to recognize the need and ask for help or assistance in providing care and
treatment.
• Ability to give and receive effective feedback and perform as a member of a team.
• Ability to administer CPR and perform Therapeutic Options (TO) approved physical
interventions.
• Ability to work overtime hours, rotating weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to use email and electronic health records.

Additional Considerations

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long-term care, or correction
setting is preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.