Special Management Technician

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services at Central State Hospital in Petersburg, VA, is recruiting a Special Management Technician. This role focuses on maintaining safety and security in a secure psychiatric setting, monitoring patient activity, and supporting therapeutic interventions.

Candidates should have a valid driver's license and security experience, with strong communication, de-escalation skills, and the ability to work shifts including nights.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Experience in security or related training.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in stressful or emergency situations.
• Ability to administer CPR.
• Physical ability to lift heavy objects and stand for long periods.
• Willingness to work overtime to support 24/7 hospital operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and security of a secure psychiatric treatment setting by monitoring patient activity.
• Respond to emergencies and control access to secure areas.
• Transport and escort patients and support therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team while promoting patient recovery and ensuring policy compliance.
• Demonstrate professionalism, respect, and compassion.

Skills

Security awareness

Safe driving

Effective communication

Judgment under pressure

CPR certified

Physical stamina

Overtime availability

Team collaboration

Job description

Title: Special Management Technician

State Role Title: 69114

Hiring Range: $46,375.00 — $64,448.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central State Hospital

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

Recruitment Type: General Public – G

Job Duties

***Any and all qualifications that you have must be represented in your application/resume as verifiable work experience.***Must be able to work any shift**

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870, when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of 2027.

CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. We believe that treatment should be holistic and focused on the person’s individual needs, recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person. Treatment modalities may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, preparation for court, and treatment for substance use.

Central State Hospital is recruiting for a Special Management Technician to join our team of dedicated professionals committed to providing a safe, secure, and recovery-oriented environment for patients, staff, and visitors. In this essential role, you will maintain the safety and security of a secure psychiatric treatment setting by monitoring patient activity, responding to emergencies, controlling access to secure areas, conducting safety rounds, transporting and escorting patients, and supporting therapeutic interventions. Successful candidates will possess strong communication and de-escalation skills, exercise sound judgment under pressure, work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, and demonstrate professionalism, respect, and compassion while promoting patient recovery and ensuring compliance with hospital policies and security procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Basic knowledge of applicable state laws and regulations.


• Knowledge of safe driving practices and the ability to safely transport patients.


• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.


• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make appropriate decisions in stressful or emergency situations.


• Ability to administer CPR.


• Ability to lift heavy objects, bend at the waist and knees, and walk or stand for a minimum of 90% of the work shift.


• Ability to use upper extremities (hands) to hold, grasp, and manipulate work materials and equipment.


• Ability to work overtime as needed to support 24/7 hospital operations.


• May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Notice To Applicants

As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of the work through a simulated exercise or other job-related assessment.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.


• Previous security experience or related training in the security field.

Preferred Additional Considerations

• Previous Mental Health Experience.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.

You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account.

Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code

• 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific (“barrier”) crimes or those with pending “barrier” charges.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at 1-804-524-7111 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity

The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Benefits: DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!

SOEI: Per the Code of Virginia

• 2.2-3114, persons occupying positions of trust within state government or non-salaried citizens of policy and supervisory boards file a disclosure statement with the Commonwealth’s Ethics Advisory Council, as a condition to assuming office or employment, and thereafter shall file such a statement annually on or before February 1. Additionally, per Executive order, positions of trust include senior-level positions with responsibility affecting legislative policies and rule‑making authority or substantive authorization and decision‑making regarding policy, contracts and procurement, audits, licensure, inspections and investigations, and investments or other financial matters. Sections 2.2-3128 through 2.2-3131 of the Code of Virginia require that each employee within a position of trust complete COIA training within two months of their hire date and at least once every two years after the initial training. This position is identified as a position of trust within the agency.

Contact Information

Name: Central State Hospital

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.