PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN / DSA III - Day / Evening Shift

DHRM; Rockville (VA); On-site; USD 380 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern State Hospital seeks a Psychiatric Technician/DSA III for Day/Evening shifts to provide direct patient care in an assigned unit. The role supports LPNs/RNs and aligns with the hospital's nursing philosophy and mission.

Shifts are 7:00am-7:30pm and 3:00pm-11:30pm; a valid driver's license is required, and prior healthcare or residential experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Experience working in a public, residential, or healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to mentally ill patients in an assigned unit according to nursing philosophy and hospital mission.
• Shifts: 7:00am-7:30pm (two 12-hour shifts) and 3:00pm-11:30pm (two 8-hour shifts).

Job description

Title: PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN / DSA III - Day / Evening Shift

State Role Title: Psychiatric Technicians

Hiring Range: $38,818 - $55,175

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/esh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

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.
Shifts are as follows:
7:00am-7:30pm (two 12-hour shifts)
3:00pm-11:30pm (two 8-hour shifts)

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations

• Experience working in a public, residential, or healthcare setting is preferred.

Contact Information

Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL

Phone: [phone] / REFER TO PAGE UP FOR APPLICATION STATUS

Email: EMAIL APPLICATION MATERIAL NOT ACCEPETED

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. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

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.

Advertised: 25 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time