PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN / DSA III - Day / Evening Shift

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services at Eastern State Hospital is seeking a Psychiatric Technician / DSA III for day/evening shifts. The Direct Service Associate III provides direct care to mentally ill patients in an assigned unit under supervision, aligning with hospital nursing standards and mission.

Shifts: two 12-hour day/evening blocks; must hold a valid driver's license and experience in public, residential, or healthcare settings is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Driver's license

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.

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.