Psych Tech III - Night Shift

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Petersburg, VA

4d•$38,630 - $56,841•Onsite

About The Position

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277-bed, Joint Commission-accredited psychiatric inpatient facility in Petersburg, Virginia. The hospital provides treatment in a maximum-security facility and in community inpatient beds for people who need inpatient care, including individuals in the criminal justice system. Care is holistic and tailored to individual needs, and may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, court preparation, and substance-use treatment. The Psych Tech III supports patient care by observing and interacting with patients, identifying and reporting changes in their mental, physical, and behavioral status, documenting care in legal records, and working collaboratively with supervisors, coworkers, and patients. The role requires maintaining orientation and annual competencies, following instructions, seeking assistance when needed, and administering CPR and approved physical interventions. The position requires the ability to work overtime, rotating weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Valid Virginia driver’s license.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to work overtime hours, rotating weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Observe, interact with, and listen to patients to distinguish safe from unsafe behavior.
Observe, report, and document changes in patients’ mental, physical, and behavioral status.
Document in legal records using a narrative format.
Follow written and oral instructions and maintain required orientation and annual competencies.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and patients from varied backgrounds.
Recognize when assistance is needed and ask for help in providing care and treatment.
Give and receive feedback and work as a member of a team.
Administer CPR and perform T.O.-approved physical interventions.
Use email and electronic health records.