Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Part-Time (Wage) Psychiatric Care Technician - Evenings/Nights
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, Danville, Virginia, United States, 24540
Part‑Time (Wage) Psychiatric Care Technician – Evenings/Nights
Agency:
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Title:
Part‑Time (Wage) Psychiatric Care Technician – Evenings/Nights
State Role Title:
49053
Hiring Range:
$20.74/hour
Pay Band:
3
Location:
Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute
Agency Website:
https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/svmhi/
Recruitment Type:
General Public - G
Job Duties THIS IS A WAGE POSITION WITH NO BENEFITS.
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services supports individuals by promoting recovery, self‑determination, and wellness across all aspects of life. DBHDS operates 12 facilities, including 8 behavioral health facilities for adults, a training center, a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation. State facilities provide highly structured, intensive services for individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability, or substance use disorder. This position will work at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute, a 72‑bed Joint Commission accredited State Mental Health Facility located in Danville, VA.
What you will do:
Psychiatric Technicians work directly with patients to achieve therapeutic goals through daily living activities (ADLs), attend to patients’ concerns, encourage participation in activities, manage behavior problems and crisis situations, and promote coping skills to address realities of judicial controls as required. This role involves working with patients who may become verbally or physically aggressive. As a Psychiatric Technician you are responsible for understanding and using the least restrictive interventions per hospital policy and for avoiding seclusion and restraint whenever possible.
Required Abilities
Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate client behavior through observation, conversation, and listening
Interact with patients in a therapeutic manner
Monitor and report changes in patients’ medical and psychiatric status
Lift heavy objects (greater than 50 pounds)
Walk and/or stand a minimum of 75% of the shift time
Complete a 4‑week New Employee Orientation; Orientation hours are from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with a one‑hour lunch break for Week 1, followed by scheduled sessions for Weeks 2‑4, which may include evenings/nights
Shift Schedule This position will work up to 28 hours per week on evening/night shifts (AMP/PM). The role will also work minimally every other weekend and holidays on a rotating basis.
Shift Differentials Second shift includes a $2.50/hour differential weekdays and $3.00/hour weekends and weekday holidays. Third shift includes a $2.25/hour differential weekdays and $3.00/hour weekends and weekday holidays.
Minimum Qualifications
Valid driver’s license, maintained throughout employment
Basic computer skills; trained to complete documentation in an Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Additional Considerations
High school diploma/GED
Experience in psychiatric, healthcare, acute care, long‑term, or correctional settings
Veterans and individuals with national service experience
Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English
CNA license / QMHP certification
Special Instructions Confirmation of receipt will be emailed after submission. Applicants must list all relevant experience. Fingerprint‑based criminal history check, drug screen, and reference checks are required.
Background Information Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2‑314 and 37.2‑408.1, DBHDS cannot employ individuals convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or individuals subject to pending barrier charges. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for infection prevention; COVID‑19 vaccination status may be requested during the pre‑employment process.
Alternative Hiring Process Disability applicants may apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. Applicants must provide a Certificate of Disability (COD) from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI); veterans are encouraged to provide a Veteran status letter. Reasonable accommodations are available per ADA.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement DBHDS 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. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with national service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
Contact Information Name: Human Resources
Phone: 434‑421‑3060
Email: svmhihr@dbhds.virginia.gov
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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Title:
Part‑Time (Wage) Psychiatric Care Technician – Evenings/Nights
State Role Title:
49053
Hiring Range:
$20.74/hour
Pay Band:
3
Location:
Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute
Agency Website:
https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/svmhi/
Recruitment Type:
General Public - G
Job Duties THIS IS A WAGE POSITION WITH NO BENEFITS.
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services supports individuals by promoting recovery, self‑determination, and wellness across all aspects of life. DBHDS operates 12 facilities, including 8 behavioral health facilities for adults, a training center, a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation. State facilities provide highly structured, intensive services for individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability, or substance use disorder. This position will work at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute, a 72‑bed Joint Commission accredited State Mental Health Facility located in Danville, VA.
What you will do:
Psychiatric Technicians work directly with patients to achieve therapeutic goals through daily living activities (ADLs), attend to patients’ concerns, encourage participation in activities, manage behavior problems and crisis situations, and promote coping skills to address realities of judicial controls as required. This role involves working with patients who may become verbally or physically aggressive. As a Psychiatric Technician you are responsible for understanding and using the least restrictive interventions per hospital policy and for avoiding seclusion and restraint whenever possible.
Required Abilities
Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate client behavior through observation, conversation, and listening
Interact with patients in a therapeutic manner
Monitor and report changes in patients’ medical and psychiatric status
Lift heavy objects (greater than 50 pounds)
Walk and/or stand a minimum of 75% of the shift time
Complete a 4‑week New Employee Orientation; Orientation hours are from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with a one‑hour lunch break for Week 1, followed by scheduled sessions for Weeks 2‑4, which may include evenings/nights
Shift Schedule This position will work up to 28 hours per week on evening/night shifts (AMP/PM). The role will also work minimally every other weekend and holidays on a rotating basis.
Shift Differentials Second shift includes a $2.50/hour differential weekdays and $3.00/hour weekends and weekday holidays. Third shift includes a $2.25/hour differential weekdays and $3.00/hour weekends and weekday holidays.
Minimum Qualifications
Valid driver’s license, maintained throughout employment
Basic computer skills; trained to complete documentation in an Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Additional Considerations
High school diploma/GED
Experience in psychiatric, healthcare, acute care, long‑term, or correctional settings
Veterans and individuals with national service experience
Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English
CNA license / QMHP certification
Special Instructions Confirmation of receipt will be emailed after submission. Applicants must list all relevant experience. Fingerprint‑based criminal history check, drug screen, and reference checks are required.
Background Information Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2‑314 and 37.2‑408.1, DBHDS cannot employ individuals convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or individuals subject to pending barrier charges. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for infection prevention; COVID‑19 vaccination status may be requested during the pre‑employment process.
Alternative Hiring Process Disability applicants may apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. Applicants must provide a Certificate of Disability (COD) from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI); veterans are encouraged to provide a Veteran status letter. Reasonable accommodations are available per ADA.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement DBHDS 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. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with national service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
Contact Information Name: Human Resources
Phone: 434‑421‑3060
Email: svmhihr@dbhds.virginia.gov
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