Psychiatric Care Technicians/CNA - AM Shift

Title: Psychiatric Care Technicians/CNA - AM Shift

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: Salary Range: $39,982/yr. to $55,175/yr.

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/swvmhi/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

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

Position Hours: 6:30 a.m.- 7:00 p.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

• Obtain a CNA Certification within probationary period and maintain CNA (Certified
Nursing Aide) certification in good standing with the VA State Board of Nursing.

Additional Considerations

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Valid Driver's License 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.

Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.
You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account.

Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position. Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of s