Lead Psychiatic Care Technician

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services seeks a Lead Psychiatric Care Technician to facilitate structured and unstructured activities within active treatment programming. The role includes leadership, teaching and mentorship under RN supervision at the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute.

The position requires 18+ years old, health sciences education, healthcare or customer service experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Prior health care setting experience delivering patient care.
• Prior work experience providing customer service.
• A 2 or 4 year degree in health sciences.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate individual and group programs as part of active treatment plans.
• Provide leadership, teaching and role modeling to Direct Service Associates under supervision.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Customer service

Education

Health sciences degree (2 or 4 year)

Job description

Title: Lead Psychiatic Care Technician

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: Starting salary $46,250- Max salary $61,305

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Northern VA Mental Health Inst

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties The Psychiatric Technician II is responsible to facilitate individual and group programs through planned, spontaneous, structured and unstructured activities that are provided consistent with overall active treatment programming as well as consistent with the individual patient’s comprehensive treatment plan and nursing care plan. In addition, this position provides leadership, teaching and role modeling to other Direct Service Associate II who function under the working title of Psychiatric Technician I and performs direct nursing care duties. The position functions under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Minimum Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Prior health care setting experience delivering patient care.
• Prior work experience providing customer service.
• A 2 or 4 year degree in health sciences
• Valid drivers license

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY. Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone #) for assistance.

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.

Contact Information Name: Sahar Attai

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