Psychiatric Care Technicians/CNAs - PM Shift

Virginia Information Technologies Agency

2d • Onsite

About The Position

SWVMHI in Marion, VA is recruiting for 12-hour, PM Shift Psychiatric Care
Technicians/CNAs to join its talented and dedicated Nursing Services Team.

Position Hours: 6:30 p.m.- 7:00 a.m. Working at Least Every Other Weekend

Shift Differentials and Weekend/Holiday Supplements Available

Psychiatric Care Technicians Assist Nurses By:
Providing quality care as part of an interdisciplinary team
Maintaining accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment
Creating healthy interpersonal interactions on adult acute admissions unit,
geriatric unit,
and Extended Rehabilitation Service unit
Observing and reporting feedback regarding interventions, treatments,
behaviors,
physical condition, emotional well-being, and other situations documenting and
communicating using specialized training for promoting mental wellness recovery

KSAs and or Competencies required to successfully perform the work:
Ability to distinguish between safe and unsafe patient behavior by observing,
interacting,
and listening
Ability to read, write and speak in the English language
Ability to observe, report and document changes in patients’ mental, physical
and
behavioral status
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Ability to maintain all required orientation and annual competencies
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with
supervisors, co-
workers and patients from varied backgrounds using effective interpersonal
skills
Ability to recognize the need and ask for help or assistance in providing care
and
treatment
Ability to give and receive effective feedback and perform as a member of a
team
Ability to administer CPR and perform Therapeutic Options approved physical
interventions
Ability to work overtime hours, rotating weekends, and holidays
Ability to use email and electronic health records
Will obtain certification as a C.N.A by the Virginia Board of Nursing within
probationary
period.
Knowledge of basic treatment measures to promote mental health appropriate to
the
adult, developmentally disabled or impaired, and/or geriatric populations.

• Ability to work overtime in a staffing emergency.
• Ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are
experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness and/or additional forensic/legal
involvement.
• Knowledge of personal care needs and activities of daily living.
• Ability to carry out responsibilities of the position.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to turn, bend and lift non-ambulatory patients without restrictions.
• Ability to provide direct patient care under supervision of licensed nursing
staff.
• Ability to demonstrate competencies as defined on the C.N.A. competency
assessment.

Requirements

• Ability to distinguish between safe and unsafe patient behavior by observing, interacting, and listening
• Ability to read, write and speak in the English language
• Ability to observe, report and document changes in patients’ mental, physical and behavioral status
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to maintain all required orientation and annual competencies
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors, co- workers and patients from varied backgrounds using effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to recognize the need and ask for help or assistance in providing care and treatment
• Ability to give and receive effective feedback and perform as a member of a team
• Ability to administer CPR and perform Therapeutic Options approved physical interventions
• Ability to work overtime hours, rotating weekends, and holidays
• Ability to use email and electronic health records
• Will obtain certification as a C.N.A by the Virginia Board of Nursing within probationary period.
• Knowledge of basic treatment measures to promote mental health appropriate to the adult, developmentally disabled or impaired, and/or geriatric populations.
• Ability to work overtime in a staffing emergency.
• Ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness and/or additional forensic/legal involvement.
• Knowledge of personal care needs and activities of daily living.
• Ability to carry out responsibilities of the position.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to turn, bend and lift non-ambulatory patients without restrictions.
• Ability to provide direct patient care under supervision of licensed nursing staff.
• Ability to demonstrate competencies as defined on the C.N.A. competency assessment.
• Maintain CNA (Certified Nursing Aide) certification in good standing with the VA State Board of Nursing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long-term care or correction setting is preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid Driver's License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing quality care as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Maintaining accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment
• Creating healthy interpersonal interactions on adult acute admissions unit, geriatric unit, and Extended Rehabilitation Service unit
• Observing and reporting feedback regarding interventions, treatments, behaviors, physical condition, emotional well-being, and other situations documenting and communicating using specialized training for promoting mental wellness recovery

Benefits

• DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees