Mental Health Technician: Day/Evening Shifts

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services at Eastern State Hospital is seeking a Psychiatric Technician / DSA III for day/evening shifts. The Direct Service Associate III provides direct care to mentally ill patients in an assigned unit under supervision, aligning with hospital nursing standards and mission.

Shifts: two 12-hour day/evening blocks; must hold a valid driver's license and experience in public, residential, or healthcare settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Experience working in a public, residential, or healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Direct Service Associate III is directly accountable to the LPN, RN I, RN II, RN MGR I, for the provision of direct care to mentally ill patients in an assigned unit, according to the philosophy and objectives of Eastern State Hospital Department of Nursing and the Hospital’s mission, goals and objectives.

Skills

Driver's license

Job description

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services at Eastern State Hospital is seeking a Psychiatric Technician / DSA III for day/evening shifts. The Direct Service Associate III provides direct care to mentally ill patients in an assigned unit under supervision, aligning with hospital nursing standards and mission.

Shifts: two 12-hour day/evening blocks; must hold a valid driver's license and experience in public, residential, or healthcare settings is preferred.