Part-Time Psychiatric Care Tech – Weekend & Night Shifts

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia seeks part-time Psychiatric Care Technicians (PCTs) for Western State Hospital. Positions require availability for 8/12-hour weekend shifts (Fri–Mon) and 3–11 p.m. or 7 p.m.–7 a.m.

Minimum 64 hours/month with holiday coverage. You will support licensed staff, provide direct care, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu. Responsibilities include vital signs, ADL assistance, de-escalation, and participation in unit-based teams and Learning Center activities.

Qualifications

• Provide direct psychiatric patient care under licensed staff supervision.
• Communicate effectively with staff and patients.
• Work in a secure environment with individuals with acute symptoms.
• Report observations to licensed staff promptly.
• Learn recovery/trauma-informed care concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-oriented direct care in a hospital setting.
• Maintain a safe, clean, therapeutic environment and support treatment plans.
• Take vital signs and assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Assist with meals, observation, and de-escalation to manage behavior.
• Collaborate with nurses and participate in Learning Center activities.

Skills

Direct patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Crisis intervention

Education

CNA or equivalent training

Basic Life Support

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Commonwealth of Virginia seeks part-time Psychiatric Care Technicians (PCTs) for Western State Hospital. Positions require availability for 8/12-hour weekend shifts (Fri–Mon) and 3–11 p.m. or 7 p.m.–7 a.m.

Minimum 64 hours/month with holiday coverage. You will support licensed staff, provide direct care, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu. Responsibilities include vital signs, ADL assistance, de-escalation, and participation in unit-based teams and Learning Center activities.