Job Title: Psychiatric Technician

Position Information

Position Information

Working Title
Psychiatric Technician

Role Title
Direct Service Associate II - 49052

Job Open Date
04/15/2019

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)?
No

Hiring Range
Minimum $25,734 - Negotiable (based on experience).

Agency
Eastern State Hospital (704)

Agency Website
http://www.esh.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Location
Williamsburg - 830

Sublocation

Position Number
00254

Job Posting Number
1051035

Type of Recruitment
General Public - G

Does this position have telework options?
No

Bilingual/Multilingual Skill Requirement/Preference
No

Job Type
Full-Time (Salaried)

Job Type Detail
Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty- FTS-1

Pay Band
02

Job Description
Eastern State Hospital, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1773, with a well-intentional emphasis on community focused mental health care. This state of the art campus, situated on 500 acres, consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients, and a highly skilled staff of over 900. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services ( DBHDS ) system, and is accredited by the Joint Commission.

ESH invites applications for the position of Psychiatric Technician. The Psychiatric Technician is responsible for the provision of direct care to mentally ill patients in an assigned unit.

The Direct Service Associate II (Psychiatric Technician) is directly responsible to the LPN , RN I, RN II, RN Mgr. I, or HGTC Administrator for the provision of direct care to mentally ill patients in an assigned unit, according to the philosophy and objectives of Eastern State Hospital's Department of Nursing and the Hospital's mission, goals and objectives to continuously pursue the highest quality services that empower individuals in their recovery and partner with those we serve to promote personal independence.

Multiple positions may be filled by this announcement.

Minimum Qualifications
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to provide therapeutic de-escalation in a safe manner.
• Ability to function with minimum supervision, recognizing the need for direction and assistance in situations beyond his/her scope of capabilities.
• Ability to learn and participate as a team member.
• Must successfully complete BLS , TOVA and other required training upon employment at Eastern State Hospital.
• Must successfully complete and maintain competencies.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver's license required.

Preferred Qualifications
Ability to assist patient's with ADLs preferred.
Completion of nurse aide, psychiatric aide, or geriatric aide training program preferred.
Considerable experience in direct patient care preferred.
Current enrollment or completion of a degree program in a health or human science, such as psychology, sociology, social work, nursing, pre-nursing, pre-medical, or other major health care major preferred.
Experience working with patients with mental disorders and/or intellectual disabilities preferred.

Special Requirements
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO /AA/ TTY . Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities.

Eastern State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to applicants without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application and supplemental materials thoroughly reflects their knowledge, skills, and abilities, as it relates to the advertised qualifications.

For consideration, a completed application must be received online by 11:59PM on the "Job Close Date"

Applicants who list "see resume" in lieu of completing the application may miss the opportunity for consideration.

Eastern State Hospital conducts a comprehensive and thorough background check on all employees.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Eastern State Hospital offers a competitive benefit package to include various health care plans, paid life insurance, Virginia Retirement System retirement plan, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave.

Eastern State Hospital is a tobacco-free facility.