Psychiatric Care Technicians / CNAs - 12 Hr., AM Shifts

Title: Psychiatric Care Technicians / CNAs - 12 Hr., AM Shifts

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 on its Admissions Unit.

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

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 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.
• Will obtain certification as a C.N.A by the Virginia Board of Nursing within probationary
period.

Additional Considerations

Experience in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long-term care, or correction setting.

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.

Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SWVMHI) only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes an