Job Title: Psychiatric Technician or C.N.A. (Part-Time)

Position Information

Working Title
Psychiatric Technician or C.N.A. (Part-Time)

Role Title
Direct Service Associate II - 49052

Job Open Date
10/01/2021

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 $12.37 - (Compensation based on experience).

Agency
Eastern State Hospital (704)

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

Location
Williamsburg - 830

Sublocation

Position Number
20061

Job Posting Number
1087091

Type of Recruitment
General Public - G

Does this position have telework options?
No

Bilingual/Multilingual Skill Requirement/Preference
No

Job Type
Hourly/Wage

Job Type Detail
Wage Non-Faculty- W-1

Pay Band
02

Job Description
This is a part-time position with No Benefits.

Multiple positions will be hired from this recruitment.

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.

We are currently hiring for first, second and third shifts. 

 
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.

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. 

 
• Valid Driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent. 

 
• Ability to assist patient's with ADL's. 

 
• Completion of nurse aide, psychiatric aide, or geriatric aide training program. 

 
• Considerable experience in direct patient care. 

 
• 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.

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.

Per Executive Directive, to address additional measures to protect our state employees and those we service, you are required to disclose your current vaccination status and you will be required to complete a Vaccination Status Form upon hire.  Failing to disclose your vaccination status may disqualify you from a position with our facility.

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.