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C.N.A. or PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (PART-TIME)

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Floyd, VA, 24091
Type: Permanent, Non-Remote
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description
Title: C.N.A. or PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (PART-TIME)
Hiring Range: PCT - $20.74/hr / C.N.A. $21.74/hr
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Eastern State Hospital
Agency Website: https://www.esh.dbhds.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Multiple positions will be filled from this posting.
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.
Currently hiring for 12-hour shifts: D/E 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. or E/N 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
The Direct Service Associate III is reports directly to the LPN, RN I, RN II, RN MGR I, or AOD Administrator for the provision of direct care to patients with mental disorders and/or intellectual disabilities in an assigned forensic unit, according to the philosophy and objectives of Eastern State Hospital Department of Nursing and the Hospital’s mission, goals and objectives
This position supports the facility’s mission to provide support to individuals with challenging behavioral and mental health needs. This position will assist ESH professional staff in carrying out active treatment plans for patients with the most challenging mental health, behavioral issues and forensic populations. These positions provide specialized service in working with individuals with challenging forensic, mental health, and behavior issues in specific units that house individuals such as jail transfers.
The position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency or facility need. All ESH positions are required to work different shifts and/or overtime as requested.
Minimum Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• If a C.N.A. – Current Virginia licensure as a Certified Nurse Assistant.
• Valid driver’s license or must be able to obtain within 60 days of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Associate’s degree in human services field (including, but not limited to: sociology, behavioral health / analysis, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology) and/or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Experience working directly with individuals with challenging mental health and behavior issues in a public, residential, or psychiatric hospital preferred.
• Prior mental health, security or police experience preferred.
• Specialized training in the management of aggressive mental health behavior preferred.
• Experience providing forensic direct care preferred.
• QMHP Certification preferred.
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.
This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency, pandemic, or facility need. All ESH positions may be required to work different shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays, and/or overtime as requested, in the event of an emergency.
These positions are hourly/wage and not eligible for benefits. Hourly (wage) employees may not work more than 29 hours a week and are limited to working 1500 hours in a year.
EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.
EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.
These positions are hourly/wage and not eligible for benefits. Hourly (wage) employees may not work more than 29 hours a week and are limited to working 1500 hours in a year.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone # 757-208-7717) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.
DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.
Contact Information:
Name: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Phone: 757-208-7717 - REFER TO PAGEUP FOR STATUS
Email: EMAILED APPLICATION MATERIAL IS NOT ACCEPTED.
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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Compensation and Hours
Salary Range: $20.74 (minimum) Benefits Provided: Not Available Other Benefits: Not Available Type of Job: Regular
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