Psychiatric Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to read, write and speak in the English language
• 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.
• Knowledge of personal care needs and activities of daily living.
• Maintain CNA (Certified Nursing Aide) certification in good standing with the VA State Board of Nursing.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long-term care, or correction setting is 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
• Ability to distinguish between safe and unsafe patient behavior by observing, interacting, and listening
• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Choice of health plans
• Paid life insurance
• Retirement plans
• 13 paid holidays
• Annual leave
• Family personal leave
• Sick leave
• Employee discount programs