Psychiatric Care Technicians/CNAs - PM Shift

Title: Psychiatric Care Technicians/CNAs - PM Shift State Role Title: Direct Service Associate III Hiring Range: Minimum Salary: $38,630/year - Salary Commensurate with Relevant Years of Experience Pay Band: 3 Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Location: Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst Agency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties 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 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 Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, and Other Requirements (KSAs) Ability to distinguish between safe and unsafe patient behavior by observing, interacting, and listening Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate in English 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 effective working relationships with supervisors, co‑workers, and patients from varied backgrounds using 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; and in a staffing emergency 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 for adult, developmentally disabled or impaired, and/or geriatric populations Knowledge of personal care needs and activities of daily living Ability to carry out responsibilities of the position; read, write, communicate effectively; turn, bend, lift non-ambulatory patients without restrictions; provide direct patient care under supervision of licensed nursing staff; demonstrate competencies as defined on the C.N.A. competency assessment Minimum Qualifications Maintain CNA certification in good standing with the VA State Board of Nursing Additional Considerations Experience in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long-term care or correctional setting is preferred High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Valid Driver's License preferred Benefits DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more. Equal Opportunity The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy. Veteran Preference DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preferences to qualified veterans and service members. Veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members are encouraged to apply. Contact Information Name: Rebecca Richardson Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services