Psych Tech III - Night Shift

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Petersburg, VA

6d•$38,630 - $53,309•Onsite

About The Position

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 it opened its 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). It also has 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. The hospital believes 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.

Requirements

Valid Virginia Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Experience as a CNA/Aide/Tech providing direct care to individuals with mental illness, substance abuse issues, and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities in a healthcare or mental health setting

Responsibilities

Distinguish between safe and unsafe patient behavior by observing, interacting, and listening.
Read, write, and speak in the English language.
Observe, report, and document changes in patients’ mental, physical, and behavioral status.
Follow written and oral instructions.
Maintain all required orientation and annual competencies.
Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors, co-workers and patients from varied backgrounds using effective interpersonal skills.
Recognize the need and ask for help or assistance in providing care and treatment.
Document in legal records using narrative format.
Give and receive effective feedback and perform as a member of a team.
Administer CPR and perform T.O. approved physical interventions.
Work overtime hours, rotating weekends, and holidays.
Use e-mail and electronic health records.