Special Management Technician
About The Position
Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277-bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. Established in 1870, CSH holds the distinction of being the first psychiatric hospital in the nation dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. We have a long and proud history of serving the citizens of the Commonwealth, and we remain committed to providing excellence in mental health care. At CSH, we strive to support the wellness and safety of our patients and their communities across Virginia. Our dedicated team shares core values of health and wellness, respect, integrity, empowerment, and recovery. Exciting developments are on the horizon for CSH, as a new, modern facility is currently under construction on our existing campus, with a scheduled completion date in 2027. This will enhance our capacity to provide high-quality care in a supportive environment that promotes healing and recovery. Central State Hospital (CSH), is recruiting for a full-time Special Management Technician (SMT). The SMT will assist with maintaining a safe, secure and therapeutic environment for the patients housed in the Maximum Security Unity. The position will also provide therapeutic and physical interventions when needed while assisting with monitoring and engagement activities with patients.
Requirements
- Valid Virginia Driver's License
- Previous security experience or related training to the field
- Basic knowledge of state laws, driving skills.
- The ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
- Use of good judgement, lift heavy objects, bend at waist and knees, walk or stand a minimum of 90% of the time on the shift, use upper extremities (hands) to hold, grasp and manipulate work materials, administer CPR, and to work overtime hours.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Mental Health Experience
Responsibilities
- Communicate with patients, staff and visitors in a positive manner.
- Build rapports and therapeutic relationships with patients
- Provide monitoring and assistance to activities in order to maintain a safe therapeutic environment
- Engage in activities with patients in order to build rapports and professional relationships
- Use safety plans to deescalate situations without the use of physical intervention
- Use communication skills to avoid the use of restrictive measures
- Promote positive behavior by serving as a role model.
- Make rounds throughout the unit to ensure a safe environment
- Maintain a professional and respectful demeanor at all times when interacting with patients.
- Respond in a professional manner to various incidents and emergencies and assist as directed by the on duty charge person.
- Make rounds and monitor patient activities.
- Properly monitor special staffing assignments
- Ensures documentation is neat and legible.
- Complete all documentation as assigned and submit to the supervisor.
- This includes but is not limited to control center logs, receipts, visitation records, temperature check forms, ward search forms and roving sheets.
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!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
