Lead PCT 2 Elm 1st/2nd shift

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Veteran or Spouse of Veteran

Bilingual - Spanish

CNA preferred

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Lead PCT 2 Elm 1st/2nd shift at Western State Hospital in Staunton, VA. The role involves direct care under licensed nursing supervision, maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu and guiding patients through individualized treatment plans.

You will take vital signs, assist with ADLs, meals, and observation, and participate in group programs and Learning Center activities on a 2 Elm shift.

Qualifications

• Must be a current WSH employee who completed probation or six months with recommendation.
• Ability to provide direct psychiatric patient care under licensed supervision.
• Effective communication with staff and psychiatric patients.
• Able to work in a secure environment with individuals in acute psychiatric states.
• Follow instructions and report observations promptly to licensed staff.
• Knowledge of recovery/trauma-informed care.
• Able to intervene in crisis situations appropriately.
• Provide direction to patients in activities of daily living.
• Willing to learn basic knowledge of developmental and psychiatric disorders.
• Willing to learn basic treatment measures for mental health.
• Vision and hearing adequate to recognize hazards and ensure safety.
• Work well in a team and follow infection prevention practices.
• Able to perform repetitive walking/standing and assist with transfers.
• Overtime availability for staffing emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead PCTs work under supervision of licensed nursing staff providing recovery-oriented direct care.
• Maintain a safe, clean, therapeutic environment and support treatment plans.
• Take vital signs, assist with ADLs, feeding, and observation.
• Deliver individual and group treatment programs.
• Collaborate with nurses on 24/7 patient care.
• Participate in Learning Center activities to support recovery.

Skills

Current WSH employee

Direct psychiatric care

Communication with staff/patients

Work in secure environment

Report observations

Recovery/trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

ADL assistance

Willing to learn developmental/psychia

Willing to learn treatment measures

Sensory awareness

Team collaboration

Infection prevention

Mobility for transfers

Overtime flexibility

BLS certification

CNA certification (if applicable)

Job description

Title: Lead PCT 2 Elm 1st/2nd shift

State Role Title:Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: Minimum salary $41,843 - maximum salary $57,361

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Western State Hospital

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

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

WSH is currently hiring for a Lead PCT. This posting is only open to current WSH employees.
Lead PCTs work under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, providing recovery-oriented direct care in a hospital setting. Their responsibilities include maintaining a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment; supporting and motivating patients to engage in their individualized treatment plans; and delivering treatment programs to individuals and groups with serious mental illnesses, substance abuse issues, and/or intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Job duties include, but are not limited to, taking clients’ vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), feeding, cleaning, providing one-on-one direct observation, serving meals, and using de-escalation techniques to manage client behavior and milieu.
PCTs are integral members of the unit-based treatment team, working alongside nurses who provide 24/7 patient care. They also contribute in our ‘Learning Center,’ where patients participate in various classes to develop skills that support their ongoing recovery.
The available shifts and units are as follows:
2 Elm 1st/2nd shift

Minimum Qualifications

• MUST be a Current WSH employee who has completed the one-year probation/Waived to 6 months with recommendation from current RNC
• Ability to provide direct psychiatric patient care under the supervision of licensed staff.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and psychiatric patients.
• Ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness and/or additional forensic/legal involvement.
• Able to follow instructions and report observations/behaviors of psychiatric patients to licensed staff in a timely manner by describing observations verbally, in written, or electronically.
• Demonstrate knowledge of recovery/trauma informed care
• Appropriately intervene in crisis or problem situations
• Has skills in providing direction and assistance to psychiatric patients in activities of daily living.
• Willing to learn basic knowledge of developmental and psychiatric disorders along with human behavior, age-specific needs, and personality development.
• Willing to learn basic treatment measures to promote mental health appropriate to the adult, developmentally disabled or impaired, and/or geriatric populations.
• Vision and hearing adequate to recognize and respond to hazardous situation and ensure safety at facility.
• Ability to work effectively with staff in a team approach.
• Ability to perform infection prevention and control practices and appropriately apply standards in daily activities.
• Ability to perform repetitious walking and/or standing, bending, lifting and reaching over to position/restrain/transfer/transport and/or escort individuals and provide assistance with activities of daily living.
• Ability to work overtime due to staffing emergencies in a 24-hour 7 day per week psychiatric hospital which at times may mean working a 16-hour shift if and when necessary.
• Complete all annual competency training to include TOVA III with physical restraints.
• Complete and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers with the American Heart Association
• Has basic computer skills.
• If CNA, maintain certification in good standing with the Virginia State Board of Nursing

Additional Considerations

• Veteran or Spouse of Veteran
• Bilingual - Spanish
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred

Background Investigation

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

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 specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at [phone] during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference

Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We strongly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply to the state application and respond accordingly.

Contact Information

Name: Elizabeth Weber

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.