Psychiatric Care Technician-PRN

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute is seeking a Psychiatric Care Technician-PRN to provide essential patient care in an inpatient setting. The role emphasizes helping patients with daily living skills, self-care, and psychosocial development under supervision.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, supporting personal hygiene, and promoting self-reliance. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to follow instructions are required in this PRN position.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer service experience

Valid driver's license

Education

2 or 4 year degree in health sciences / 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

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)

Contact Information

Name: Sahar Attai

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.

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.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.