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 and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed, or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. For classified positions, postings will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

SWVMHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer located in Marion, VA. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.

A fingerprint-based criminal history check, a Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check, and drug testing is required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending ("barrier") charges (Go to the code sections to see barrier crimes and related information).

Contact Information

Name: Rebecca Richardson

Phone: 276-706-3516

Email: rebecca.richardson@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.