Mental Health Technician — Direct Care (Evening/Night)

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern State Hospital in Virginia is seeking a Part-Time Psychiatric Technician / DSA III to provide direct care to mentally ill patients in an assigned unit under nursing supervision. This wage position carries no benefits and offers Evening or Night shifts.

The Direct Service Associate III works with LPNs and RNs to support patient needs in line with the hospital’s mission, policies, and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with individuals with challenging mental health and behavior issues in a public, residential, or psychiatric hospital.
• Valid driver’s license.

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

Direct patient care experience

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Eastern State Hospital in Virginia is seeking a Part-Time Psychiatric Technician / DSA III to provide direct care to mentally ill patients in an assigned unit under nursing supervision. This wage position carries no benefits and offers Evening or Night shifts.

The Direct Service Associate III works with LPNs and RNs to support patient needs in line with the hospital’s mission, policies, and safety procedures.