Psychiatric Technician - Full time

Job Title: Psychiatric Technician - Full Time

Annual Salary: $39,305, with a shift differential of $2.50 for evenings, overnights, and weekends

Shift Schedule: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm, alternating weekends

Are you driven to make a difference and eager to advance your career in health care? The Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Technician to join our on-site team and play a key role in improving lives.

You will be offered great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, and the Virginia Retirement System. If you're looking for an opportunity that values both professional growth and work-life balance, this is the perfect role for you!

WHO WE ARE

Since 1971, the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided a comprehensive continuum of high-quality, essential, and community-based services to citizens of the Peninsula who are living with a mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

YOUR DAY AS A PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN

As a Psychiatric Technician at our BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center, you will play a key role in providing direct care and supervision for individuals living with serious mental health challenges and co-occurring substance use disorders. Your duties will include monitoring and documenting client progress in an intensive, short-term residential setting, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver effective treatment and case coordination. You will lead both individual and group development training focused on independent living skills and leisure activities, supporting clients' personal growth and overall wellness.

In addition, you will assist with essential household services that are crucial for client care and the maintenance of the facility. Your role is essential in ensuring the health, safety, and civil rights of all clients and their families, and your contributions will directly impact their emotional well-being and recovery. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals in crisis through compassionate and dedicated care.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN A PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN?

To excel as a Psychiatric Technician at our BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center, candidates should possess a robust skill set tailored for direct care roles.

To qualify for this position, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• One (1) year direct care experience working with adults with serious mental illness
• Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) preferred.

Additionally, demonstrated experience in managing adults living with behavioral health issues and substance use or co-occurring disorders will significantly enhance your ability to provide empathetic and effective support. Candidates must have a solid understanding of serious mental health disorders, alongside the principles and practices of care tailored to these individuals. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are crucial for building rapport with clients and their families.

YOUR NEXT STEP

We'd love to hear your thoughts. If this opportunity aligns with your interests and experience, please consider applying. We look forward to meeting with you!

The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.