Psychiatric Care Technician

2 weeks ago

Staunton, United States Western State Hospital Full time

**Title**: Psychiatric Care Technician - Part time

**State Role Title**: 49053

**Hiring Range**: $20.74/hr.

**Pay Band**: 3

**Agency**: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

**Location**:Western State Hospital

**Recruitment Type**: General Public - G

**Job Duties**

Western State Hospital is seeking applicants for part-time Psychiatric Care Technicians (PCT) on 2nd and 3rd shifts. The Successful applicant must work one weekend per month. Holidays will be required.

PCT worked under the direction of licensed nursing staff, provide recovery-oriented direct care to a population in a hospital setting, maintaining a safe, clean and therapeutic environment; Actively support and motivate patients to participate in their individualized treatment plans; as well as deliver treatment programs to individuals and groups of individuals who may have serious mental illness, substance abuse, and/or intellectual or developmental disabilities.

PCT work as part of the unit-based treatment team alongside nurses who are responsible for the 24/7 care of patients as well as in our ‘Learning Center’ where patients attend varied classes which help them attain individual skills supporting their ongoing recovery.

Shift Differentials available to PCT.
1st shift weekend $3.00/hr.
2nd shift weekdays $2.50/hr., and weekend/holidays $3.00/hr.
3rd shift weekdays $2.25/hr, and weekend/holidays $ 3.00/hr.

**Minimum Qualifications**
- 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 TO approved physical interventions
- Ability to work overtime hours, rotating weekends, and holidays

**Additional Considerations**
- Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent is preferred
- Experience in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long-term care or correction setting is preferred.

**Special Instructions**

Western State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.

DBHDS Facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated for COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits and offer COVID - 19 vaccination programs to staff, residents, clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

**Contact Information**

Name: Elizabeth Weber

Phone: 540-332-8056

Note**: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From $20.74 per hour

Shift:

- Evening shift
- Night shift

Shift availability:

- Night Shift (preferred)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person

  • Psychiatric Care Technician

    4 weeks ago

    Staunton, United States Western State Hospital Full time

    **Title**: Psychiatric Care Technician **State Role Title**: 49053 **Hiring Range**: Starting Pay $37,505 (Salary Commensurate with Experience) **Pay Band**: 3 **Agency**: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop **Location**:Western State Hospital **Recruitment Type**: General Public - G **Job Duties** Western State Hospital is seeking applicants for...

  • Ccca - Psychiatric Care Technician - Full Time

    3 weeks ago

    Staunton, United States Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents Full time

    **Title**: Psychiatric Care Technician (CCCA) **State Role Title**: 49053 **Hiring Range**: Starting Pay $37,505 (Salary Commensurate with Experience) **Pay Band**: 3 **Agency**: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop **Location**:Comm Ctr for Child & Adoles **Recruitment Type**: General Public - G **Job Duties** This position is eligible for a sign on bonus...

  • Ccca - Psychiatric Care Technician - Full Time

    3 weeks ago

    Staunton, United States Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents Full time

    **Title**: Psychiatric Care Technician **State Role Title**: 49053 **Hiring Range**: starting at $36,412 (commensurate based on experience) **Pay Band**: 3 **Agency**: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop **Location**:Comm Ctr for Child & Adoles **Recruitment Type**: General Public - G **Job Duties** This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of up to...

  • Lead Psychiatric Care Tech

    3 weeks ago

    Staunton, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

    Job Duties Western State Hospital is seeking internal applicants for it's Lead PCT position. This position is tasked with providing work direction to and guiding PCTs. Lead PCT's are also tasked with the duty of interacting with patients, complying with hospital safety rules and following accreditation standards. Lead PCT's are role models that teach and...

  • Psychiatric MD/DO

    2 days ago

    Staunton, United States ACI Federal Defunct Full time

    Locum Tenens Position ACI Federal is seeking BC/BE Psychiatric MD/DO to assist with locum tenens coverage in Staunton, VA. Experience working with an acute and chronic adult inpatient population is required, and forensic population, preferred. Details for the assignment are provided below: Assignment: Available to start immediately (pending credentialing)...

  • Behavioral Health Technician

    19 hours ago

    Staunton, United States Virginia Dept of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services Full time

    Job DescriptionVirginia Dept of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for a job in Staunton, Virginia.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Behavioral Health TechnicianDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalStart Date: ASAPDuration: Ongoing40 hours per weekEmployment Type: StaffTitle: Psychiatric Care...

  • Behavioral Health Technician

    21 hours ago

    Staunton, United States Virginia Dept of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services Full time

    Job DescriptionVirginia Dept of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for a job in Staunton, Virginia.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Behavioral Health TechnicianDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalStart Date: ASAPDuration: Ongoing40 hours per weekEmployment Type: StaffTitle: Psychiatric Care...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    4 weeks ago

    Staunton, United States GQR Healthcare Full time

    Job DescriptionGQR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Staunton, Virginia.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PsychiatricDiscipline: RNStart Date: 06/25/2024Duration: 17 weeks48 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, days, evenings, nightsEmployment Type: TravelChild & Adolescent Facility - 4x12s or 2x8s and 2x12s...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    4 weeks ago

    Staunton, United States GQR Healthcare Full time

    Job DescriptionGQR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Staunton, Virginia.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PsychiatricDiscipline: RNStart Date: 06/24/2024Duration: 17 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 8 hours, days, nightsEmployment Type: Travel2x8s & 2x12's, Child & Adolescent Facility, State Facility About...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    4 weeks ago

    Staunton, United States GQR Healthcare Full time

    Job DescriptionGQR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Staunton, Virginia.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PsychiatricDiscipline: RNStart Date: 07/10/2024Duration: 17 weeks48 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, evenings, nightsEmployment Type: Travel-ADULT Psych - VA or compact license required- Minimum of 2...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    4 weeks ago

    Staunton, United States GQR Healthcare Full time

    Job DescriptionGQR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Staunton, Virginia.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PsychiatricDiscipline: RNStart Date: 06/17/2024Duration: 17 weeks48 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, days, nightsEmployment Type: Travel- CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCH - VA or compact license required- AHA...

  • Behavioral Health Technician

    3 weeks ago

    Staunton, United States Virginia Dept of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services Full time

    Job DescriptionVirginia Dept of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for a job in Staunton, Virginia.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Behavioral Health TechnicianDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalStart Date: ASAPDuration: Ongoing40 hours per weekEmployment Type: StaffTitle: Lead Psychiatric Care...

  • Patient Care Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Staunton, United States UVA Health Full time

    Performs direct care to patients undergoing renal dialysis treatments and administrative support functions under the supervision of a Health Care Provider (licensed practitioner of medicine or RN). Demonstrates the technical skills to prepare and monitor the equipment used for hemodialysis. Performs skills as delegated and in accordance with policy,...

  • Patient Care Technician

    1 month ago

    Staunton, United States State of Virginia Full time

    $4,000.00 sign on bonus may be available for qualified candidates with a two-year work commitment, in accordance with UVA policy. Performs direct care to patients undergoing renal dialysis treatments and administrative support functions under the supervision of a Health Care Provider (licensed practitioner of medicine or RN). Demonstrates the technical...

  • Patient Care Technician

    1 month ago

    Staunton, United States University of Virginia Full time

    $4,000.00 sign on bonus may be available for qualified candidates with a two-year work commitment, in accordance with UVA policy. Performs direct care to patients undergoing renal dialysis treatments and administrative support functions under the supervision of a Health Care Provider (licensed practitioner of medicine or RN). Demonstrates the technical...

  • Patient Care Technician

    1 month ago

    Staunton, United States University of Virginia Full time

    $4,000.00 sign on bonus may be available for qualified candidates with a two-year work commitment, in accordance with UVA policy. Performs direct care to patients undergoing renal dialysis treatments and administrative support functions under the supervision of a Health Care Provider (licensed practitioner of medicine or RN). Demonstrates the technical...

  • Patient Care Technician

    4 weeks ago

    Staunton, United States University of Virginia Full time

    $2,000.00 sign on bonus may be available for qualified candidates with a one-year work commitment, in accordance with UVA policy. Performs direct care to patients undergoing renal dialysis treatments and administrative support functions under the supervision of a Health Care Provider (licensed practitioner of medicine or RN). Demonstrates the technical...

  • Patient Care Technician

    4 weeks ago

    Staunton, United States University of Virginia Full time

    $4,000.00 sign on bonus may be available for qualified candidates with a two-year work commitment, in accordance with UVA policy. Performs direct care to patients undergoing renal dialysis treatments and administrative support functions under the supervision of a Health Care Provider (licensed practitioner of medicine or RN). Demonstrates the technical...

  • Patient Care Technician

    4 weeks ago

    Staunton, United States University of Virginia Full time

    $4,000.00 sign on bonus may be available for qualified candidates with a two-year work commitment, in accordance with UVA policy. Performs direct care to patients undergoing renal dialysis treatments and administrative support functions under the supervision of a Health Care Provider (licensed practitioner of medicine or RN). Demonstrates the technical...

  • Patient Care Technician

    4 weeks ago

    Staunton, United States State of Virginia Full time

    $4,000.00 sign on bonus may be available for qualified candidates with a two-year work commitment, in accordance with UVA policy. Performs direct care to patients undergoing renal dialysis treatments and administrative support functions under the supervision of a Health Care Provider (licensed practitioner of medicine or RN). Demonstrates the technical...