Forensic Psychiatric Technician
Forensic Psychiatric Technician - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus and Quarterly Retention Bonuses (up to $12,000/year)!
Posting Details
Position Information
Working Title Forensic Psychiatric Technician - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus and Quarterly Retention Bonuses (up to $12,000/year)!
Role Title Direct Service Associate III - 49053
Hiring Range Negotiable, commensurate with experience.
EEO Code/Category E - Paraprofessionals
Job Type Full-Time (Salaried)
Job Type Detail Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty- FTS-1
Does this position have telework options? No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No
Pay Band 03
Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)? No
Hiring Agency (1) Eastern State Hospital (704)
Hiring Agency (2) Eastern State Hospital (704)
Agency Website http://www.esh.dbhds.virginia.gov/
Post to HERC? No
HERC Category Don't Send to HERC
Location Williamsburg - 830
Sublocation
District
Position Number 00144
Job Posting Number 1093160
Type of Recruitment General Public - G
Job Description
Multiple positions will be filled from this posting.
$3,000 Sign-On Bonus for those new to state service with signed one year written agreement.
There is an opportunity for you to earn Retention Bonuses with continued employment quarterly ($3,000) that could equate to ($12,000) annually!
Eastern State Hospital, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1773, with a well-intentional emphasis on community focused mental health care. This state of the art campus, situated on 500 acres, consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients, and a highly skilled staff of over 900. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) system, and is accredited by the Joint Commission.
ESH invites applicants for the position of DSA III – Forensic Psychiatric Technician for the Forensic Units.
Currently hiring for Day Shift 7:00a-3:30p, Evening Shift 3:30pm-11:30pm, Night Shift 11:30p-7:00am, and Rotating Shifts
The Direct Service Associate III is reports directly to the LPN, RN I, RN II, RN MGR I, or AOD Administrator for the provision of direct care to mentally ill patients in an assigned forensic unit, according to the philosophy and objectives of Eastern State Hospital Department of Nursing and the Hospital’s mission, goals and objectives
This position supports the facility’s mission to provide support to individuals with challenging behavioral and mental health needs. This position will assist ESH professional staff in carrying out active treatment plans for patients with the most challenging mental health, behavioral issues and forensic populations. These positions provide specialized service in working with individuals with challenging forensic, mental health, and behavior issues in specific units that house individuals such as jail transfers.
The position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency or facility need. All ESH positions are required to work different shifts and/or overtime as requested.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to act in the capacity of essential personnel during emergency/crisis situation.
Advanced knowledge of Psychiatric Healthcare.
Skill in implementing appropriate behavioral/mental health interventions during critical mental health crisis situations.
Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of psychology and behavioral analysis in working with forensic patients.
Ability to provide therapeutic de-escalation in a safe manner.
Experience dealing effectively in a Psychiatric Hospital environment working directly with individuals with Mental Health/Psychiatric/Behavior Diagnoses..
Experience working in an environment with individuals with impulsive behaviors as well as verbal/physical aggression.
Skill in providing support during all aspects of daily personal care, to include intervening with aggressive behaviors.
Ability to actively participate in process improvement projects and patient data collection.
Ability to actively participate in process improvement projects and patient data collection.
Ability to have a high degree of attention to detail with regard to data collection and documentation.
An ability to perform effectively as a member of a Direct Care team.
Ability to follow written and verbal policies and procedures.
Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to function with minimum supervision, recognizing the need for direction and assistance in situations beyond his/her scope of capabilities.
Ability to learn and participate as a team member.
Must successfully complete BLS, TOVA and other required training upon employment at Eastern State Hospital.
Must successfully complete and maintain competencies.
Prior mental health, security or police experience required.
Specialized training in the management of aggressive mental health behavior required.
Valid driver’s license required.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to operate a computer with basic word processing, excel and e-mail skills preferred.
Experience providing forensic direct care preferred.
QMHP Certification preferred.
Special Requirements
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities.
Eastern State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to applicants without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application and supplemental materials thoroughly reflects their knowledge, skills, and abilities, as it relates to the advertised qualifications.
For consideration, a completed application must be received online by 11:59PM on the “Job Close Date”
Applicants who list “see resume” in lieu of completing the application may miss the opportunity for consideration.
Eastern State Hospital conducts a comprehensive and thorough background check on all employees.
DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. You will be asked to disclose your vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose your vaccination status, you will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Contact Information
Special Instructions to Applicants
Eastern State Hospital offers a competitive benefit package to include various health care plans, paid life insurance, Virginia Retirement System retirement plan, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave.
Eastern State Hospital is a tobacco-free facility.
Name DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Phone------------ - REFER TO RMS FOR STATUS
Fax FAXED APPLICATION MATERIAL IS NOT ACCEPTED.
Email EMAILED APPLICATION MATERIAL IS NOT ACCEPTED.
Address
MAILED APPLICATION MATERIAL IS NOT ACCEPTED.
Posting Information
Job Open Date 02/02/2022
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Is this a continuous recruitment position? Yes
Is this a multi-hire position? Yes
Copying From Job Posting Number
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Hiring Managers with Access to Posting Monique James, Jana Stewart
Date Vacated
Pass Message
Thank you for your interest in this position. The screening and selection process is currently underway and will continue until a successful candidate is chosen. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.
Fail Message
Thank you for your interest in this position. Based on your responses to the questions on the employment application, you do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Please do not let this discourage you from applying for other positions that interest you.
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Online Reference Letter Feature
Minimum Number of Requests
Maximum Number of Requests
Cutoff date
Instructions to Reference Provider
Recruitment Cost
Recruitment Cost
Screening Criteria
Screening Criteria
Criteria 1
Criteria 2
Criteria 3
Criteria 4
Criteria 5
Criteria 6
Criteria 7
Criteria 8
Criteria 9
Criteria 10
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
Other Document
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) as issued under Policy 1.30 Layoff? (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only);
Yes
No
Not Applicable
* Do you have a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under Policy 1.30 Layoff? (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only)
Yes
No
Not Applicable
* How did you find this employment opportunity?
State Recruitment Management System (RMS)
Agency Website or Bulletin Board
Job Board (Indeed, Monster, Dice, etc.)
Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)
Newspaper or Professional Journal (Please specify below)
Career Fair or Job Event (Please specify below)
VEC (Virginia Employment Commission)
Radio/TV (Please specify below)
Other (Please specify below)
* Please specify the actual source from your response to question #3 above (Name of newspaper, Journal Title, Job Board, Career Fair, Agency Website, Social Media Type, etc.) If unknown or none, enter: N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you now and/or have you ever worked for the Commonwealth of Virginia in any capacity? If no, please state such. If you have, please list the organization, dates of employment, and your name if different from your current name.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
* This position requires a driver's license. Please provide your driver's license number and state of issue.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have experience working with Mental Health and/or Forensic population?
Yes
No - (disqualifying)
* Please describe your experience working directly with Forensic Psychiatric patients/ and or individuals?
(Open Ended Question)
* Please list your specialized training in the management of aggressive mental health behavior?
(Open Ended Question)
* Would you be available to work Overtime, Weekends, and Holidays?
Yes
No
* Shift assignment will be based on the hospital needs. Please indicate what shift you would prefer to work?
Day Shift (7:00a-3:30p)
Evening Shift ( 3:00p-11:30p)
Night Shift (11:00p-7:30a)
Rotating Shift
Have you received the COVID vaccination?
Yes
No
Visual Race-Gender/Screening Sheet
Forensic Psychiatric Technician - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus and Quarterly Retention Bonuses (up to $12,000/year)!
Posting Details
Position Information
Working Title Forensic Psychiatric Technician - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus and Quarterly Retention Bonuses (up to $12,000/year)!
Role Title Direct Service Associate III - 49053
Hiring Range Negotiable, commensurate with experience.
EEO Code/Category E - Paraprofessionals
Job Type Full-Time (Salaried)
Job Type Detail Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty- FTS-1
Does this position have telework options? No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No
Pay Band 03
Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)? No
Hiring Agency (1) Eastern State Hospital (704)
Hiring Agency (2) Eastern State Hospital (704)
Agency Website http://www.esh.dbhds.virginia.gov/
Post to HERC? No
HERC Category Don't Send to HERC
Location Williamsburg - 830
Sublocation
District
Position Number 00144
Job Posting Number 1093160
Type of Recruitment General Public - G
Job Description
Multiple positions will be filled from this posting.
$3,000 Sign-On Bonus for those new to state service with signed one year written agreement.
There is an opportunity for you to earn Retention Bonuses with continued employment quarterly ($3,000) that could equate to ($12,000) annually!
Eastern State Hospital, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1773, with a well-intentional emphasis on community focused mental health care. This state of the art campus, situated on 500 acres, consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients, and a highly skilled staff of over 900. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) system, and is accredited by the Joint Commission.
ESH invites applicants for the position of DSA III – Forensic Psychiatric Technician for the Forensic Units.
Currently hiring for Day Shift 7:00a-3:30p, Evening Shift 3:30pm-11:30pm, Night Shift 11:30p-7:00am, and Rotating Shifts
The Direct Service Associate III is reports directly to the LPN, RN I, RN II, RN MGR I, or AOD Administrator for the provision of direct care to mentally ill patients in an assigned forensic unit, according to the philosophy and objectives of Eastern State Hospital Department of Nursing and the Hospital’s mission, goals and objectives
This position supports the facility’s mission to provide support to individuals with challenging behavioral and mental health needs. This position will assist ESH professional staff in carrying out active treatment plans for patients with the most challenging mental health, behavioral issues and forensic populations. These positions provide specialized service in working with individuals with challenging forensic, mental health, and behavior issues in specific units that house individuals such as jail transfers.
The position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency or facility need. All ESH positions are required to work different shifts and/or overtime as requested.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to act in the capacity of essential personnel during emergency/crisis situation.
Advanced knowledge of Psychiatric Healthcare.
Skill in implementing appropriate behavioral/mental health interventions during critical mental health crisis situations.
Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of psychology and behavioral analysis in working with forensic patients.
Ability to provide therapeutic de-escalation in a safe manner.
Experience dealing effectively in a Psychiatric Hospital environment working directly with individuals with Mental Health/Psychiatric/Behavior Diagnoses..
Experience working in an environment with individuals with impulsive behaviors as well as verbal/physical aggression.
Skill in providing support during all aspects of daily personal care, to include intervening with aggressive behaviors.
Ability to actively participate in process improvement projects and patient data collection.
Ability to actively participate in process improvement projects and patient data collection.
Ability to have a high degree of attention to detail with regard to data collection and documentation.
An ability to perform effectively as a member of a Direct Care team.
Ability to follow written and verbal policies and procedures.
Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to function with minimum supervision, recognizing the need for direction and assistance in situations beyond his/her scope of capabilities.
Ability to learn and participate as a team member.
Must successfully complete BLS, TOVA and other required training upon employment at Eastern State Hospital.
Must successfully complete and maintain competencies.
Prior mental health, security or police experience required.
Specialized training in the management of aggressive mental health behavior required.
Valid driver’s license required.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to operate a computer with basic word processing, excel and e-mail skills preferred.
Experience providing forensic direct care preferred.
QMHP Certification preferred.
Special Requirements
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities.
Eastern State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to applicants without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application and supplemental materials thoroughly reflects their knowledge, skills, and abilities, as it relates to the advertised qualifications.
For consideration, a completed application must be received online by 11:59PM on the “Job Close Date”
Applicants who list “see resume” in lieu of completing the application may miss the opportunity for consideration.
Eastern State Hospital conducts a comprehensive and thorough background check on all employees.
DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. You will be asked to disclose your vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose your vaccination status, you will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Contact Information
Special Instructions to Applicants
Eastern State Hospital offers a competitive benefit package to include various health care plans, paid life insurance, Virginia Retirement System retirement plan, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave.
Eastern State Hospital is a tobacco-free facility.
Name DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Phone------------ - REFER TO RMS FOR STATUS
Fax FAXED APPLICATION MATERIAL IS NOT ACCEPTED.
Email EMAILED APPLICATION MATERIAL IS NOT ACCEPTED.
Address
MAILED APPLICATION MATERIAL IS NOT ACCEPTED.
Posting Information
Job Open Date 02/02/2022
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Is this a continuous recruitment position? Yes
Is this a multi-hire position? Yes
Copying From Job Posting Number
Copying From Position Number
Hiring Managers with Access to Posting Monique James, Jana Stewart
Date Vacated
Pass Message
Thank you for your interest in this position. The screening and selection process is currently underway and will continue until a successful candidate is chosen. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.
Fail Message
Thank you for your interest in this position. Based on your responses to the questions on the employment application, you do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Please do not let this discourage you from applying for other positions that interest you.
Quicklink for Posting ------------/postings/266438
Online Reference Letter Feature
Minimum Number of Requests
Maximum Number of Requests
Cutoff date
Instructions to Reference Provider
Recruitment Cost
Recruitment Cost
Screening Criteria
Screening Criteria
Criteria 1
Criteria 2
Criteria 3
Criteria 4
Criteria 5
Criteria 6
Criteria 7
Criteria 8
Criteria 9
Criteria 10
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
Other Document
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) as issued under Policy 1.30 Layoff? (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only);
Yes
No
Not Applicable
* Do you have a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under Policy 1.30 Layoff? (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only)
Yes
No
Not Applicable
* How did you find this employment opportunity?
State Recruitment Management System (RMS)
Agency Website or Bulletin Board
Job Board (Indeed, Monster, Dice, etc.)
Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)
Newspaper or Professional Journal (Please specify below)
Career Fair or Job Event (Please specify below)
VEC (Virginia Employment Commission)
Radio/TV (Please specify below)
Other (Please specify below)
* Please specify the actual source from your response to question #3 above (Name of newspaper, Journal Title, Job Board, Career Fair, Agency Website, Social Media Type, etc.) If unknown or none, enter: N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you now and/or have you ever worked for the Commonwealth of Virginia in any capacity? If no, please state such. If you have, please list the organization, dates of employment, and your name if different from your current name.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
* This position requires a driver's license. Please provide your driver's license number and state of issue.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have experience working with Mental Health and/or Forensic population?
Yes
No - (disqualifying)
* Please describe your experience working directly with Forensic Psychiatric patients/ and or individuals?
(Open Ended Question)
* Please list your specialized training in the management of aggressive mental health behavior?
(Open Ended Question)
* Would you be available to work Overtime, Weekends, and Holidays?
Yes
No
* Shift assignment will be based on the hospital needs. Please indicate what shift you would prefer to work?
Day Shift (7:00a-3:30p)
Evening Shift ( 3:00p-11:30p)
Night Shift (11:00p-7:30a)
Rotating Shift
Have you received the COVID vaccination?
Yes
No
Visual Race-Gender/Screening Sheet