Behavioral Technician

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Staunton, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), is seeking a Behavioral Technician. This role involves assisting in the development, implementation, and evaluation of psychosocial rehabilitation programs for patients with psychiatric illnesses. The technician will apply theories and principles of human behavior to the care, treatment, and rehabilitation of psychiatric patients through group discussion, individual meetings, competency to stand trial restoration services, and behavior observation. Key functions include developing and implementing therapeutic treatment plans and participating in therapeutic activities. The hospital is a 302-bed Joint Commission/CMS-accredited psychiatric facility located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, serving adults with serious mental health needs and recognized for its Psychosocial Rehabilitation “Learning” programs.

Requirements

• Training, education and/or experience in behavioral health or human services
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in an interdisciplinary team setting with individuals who have a wide range of abilities and backgrounds
• Prior experience beyond an introductory level within a behavioral health setting involving individual and/or group facilitation
• Valid Virginia driver's license
• Must successfully complete TOVA training, WSH CST restoration training, and all other WSH/DBHDS specific training

Nice To Haves

• High School graduate or equivalent
• College level coursework and/or certification in Psychology, Human Services, or related field
• Bilingual
• Veteran or veteran spouse

Responsibilities

• Provide at least 12-14 hours of psychosocial groups and activities per week
• Complete required documentation for groups
• Assist unit psychologist in making group assignments for patients
• Provide activities and group programming to patients when psychosocial rehabilitation groups are not in operation
• Provide between 8-10 hours of individual interventions per week, including, but not limited to, competency to stand trial restoration
• Work 1:1 and as needed with patients to help with day to day problem solving; help patients effectively communicate needs, concerns to team, and assure that timely answers are given
• Complete all annual mandatory training to competently use the EMR. Utilize the EMR to document and read notes and assessments on patients as needed

Benefits

• health, vision, and dental insurance
• life insurance
• paid time off
• sick time
• family/personal time
• retirement with cash match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED