Psychiatric Care Technician-PRN

Virginia AG; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia AG is seeking a Psychiatric Care Technician-PRN to support adult patients at the Northern VA Mental Health Institute. The role involves providing basic life skills training, psychological support, and personal care within an inpatient setting, following treatment plans to promote self-reliance.

The position requires 18+ and may prefer candidates with health sciences or psychology backgrounds and healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Prior work experience in customer service.
• 2-year degree in health sciences or psychology.
• 4-year degree in health sciences or psychology.
• Prior work experience in healthcare setting.
• Valid driver's license (if yes, attached).

Responsibilities

• Provide basic life skills training and psychological support for adult patients in an inpatient facility.
• Implement treatment plans focused on personal care and behavioral, physical, and psycho-social development.
• Assist in achieving self-reliance and follow written and oral instructions with good interpersonal skills.

Skills

Customer service

Education

2-year degree in health sciences

4-year degree in health sciences or psychology

Job description

Title: Psychiatric Care Technician-PRN

State Role Title:Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: $23 hourly

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Northern VA Mental Health Inst

Agency Website:https://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.

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)

Equal Opportunity & Disability Inclusion

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.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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

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]