Lead Psychiatric Care Technician

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop in Northern Virginia seeks a Lead Psychiatric Care Technician to support integrated treatment plans and lead program activities under nursing supervision. The role emphasizes patient care, leadership, and adherence to care plans within a hospital setting.

The position offers a starting salary of $46,250 to a max of $61,305, with a Pay Band 3 designation. Candidate must meet the minimum qualifications; a health sciences degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• The Psychiatric Technician II facilitates individual and group programs through planned, spontaneous, structured and unstructured activities aligned with the treatment and nursing care plans, and provides leadership and role modeling under RN supervision.

Skills

Customer service

Education

Health sciences degree

Job description

Title: Lead Psychiatric 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.

Additional Considerations

• 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. DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

Contact Information

Name: Sahar Attai

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]