Psychiatric Care Technician

Psychiatric Care Technician Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Falls Church, VA Job Details Full-time $43,130 a year 11 hours ago Qualifications Mental health and behavioral care Customer service Assisting with ADLs Bachelor's degree in health sciences Driver's License Bachelor's degree Driving Health Science Psychology Patient personal care assistance Entry level Full Job Description 5101720 Fairfax County, Virginia, United States Falls Church, Virginia, United States Northern VA Mental Health Inst Health and Human Services Full-Time (Salaried)

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Title:

Psychiatric Care Technician State Role Title:

49053

Hiring Range:

Starting Salary $43,130

Pay Band:

3

Agency:

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Location:

Northern VA Mental Health Inst Agency Website:

ttps://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/nvmhi/careers/

Recruitment Type:

General Public - G Job Duties Provide basic life skills training, psychological support, and personal hygiene for adult patients in an inpatient mental health facility. Duties include treatment plan implementation emphasizing personal care and behavioral, physical, & psycho-social development with the goal of self-reliance of patients served. Position requires the ability to follow written and oral instructions, and good interpersonal skills. This is a multi-hire positions.

Note:

If you recently applied for PRN -Psychiatric Care technician position and you were not selected, please don not reapply. Minimum Qualifications Should be 18 years of age. Additional Considerations Prior work experience providing customer service. A 2 or 4 year degree in health sciences/Psychology Prior work experience in health care setting. Valid drivers license (If yes, attached) Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

Commonwealth's Alternate Hiring Process:

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx Contact Pathways Led by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, the Career Pathways grant will help nearly 500 Virginians with disabilities, including young adults and veterans, gain new skills and credentials through Career Pathways to seek employment in competitive, high-demand, high-quality occupations. www.vadars.org or call DARS at 800-552-5019. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone #) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply.

EEO/AA/TTY.

Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute 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 is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus

COVID-19

Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

Contact Information Name:

Sahar Attai Phone:

703-207-7202

Email:

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to

DARS/DBVI

to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

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.