Psychiatric Care Technician

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute seeks a Psychiatric Care Technician to provide basic life skills training, psychological support, and personal hygiene for adult patients in an inpatient mental health setting.

The role emphasizes following treatment plans, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a multi-hire environment. A health sciences/psychology degree and customer service experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Experience in health care setting and customer service preferred.
• Two or four year degree in health sciences/psychology required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic life skills training, psychological support, and personal hygiene for adult patients in an inpatient mental health facility.
• Follow written and oral instructions and implement treatment plans with a focus on self-reliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Two or four year degree in health sciences / psychology

Job description

Title

Psychiatric Care Technician

State Role Title

49053

Hiring Range

$44,424 - $61,305

Pay Band

3

Agency

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location

Northern VA Mental Health Inst

Agency Website

ttps://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/nvmhi/careers/

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Job Duties

Provide basic life skills training, psychological support, and personal hygiene for adult patients in an inpatient mental health facility. Duties include treatment plan implementation emphasizing personal care and behavioral, physical, & psycho-social development with the goal of self-reliance of patients served. Position requires the ability to follow written and oral instructions, and good interpersonal skills. This is a multi-hire positions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Should be 18 years of age.

Additional Considerations

• Prior work experience providing customer service.
• A 2 or 4 year degree in health sciences /Psychology
• Prior work experience in health care setting.
• Valid drivers license (If yes, attached)

Special Instructions

This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

Alternate Hiring Process

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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.

Contact Pathways

Led by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, the Career Pathways grant will help nearly 500 Virginians with disabilities, including young adults and veterans, gain new skills and credentials through Career Pathways to seek employment in competitive, high-demand, high-quality occupations.

EEO/AA/TTY

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Vaccination Requirement

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]