Psychiatric Technician - FT; Nights 12 hour / every other weekend

Education: High school graduate or GED required.

Experience: Psychiatry related or nursing assistant experience preferred.  Must possess ability to appropriately handle/restrain patients who may be disruptive and/or physically violent.  Must be willing and able to learn medical terminology and clinical procedures. Experience/skills may be gained through on-the-job training and in-services as indicated.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: De-escalation training must be successfully completed within four months of hire and then maintained going forward. Must be able to obtain AHA BLS-HCP.  Valid Virginia State Driver’s license required in the NRV to transport patients.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Requires experience with or the ability for managing patients with explosive potential and/or escalating situations.  Requires ability to function with minimum supervision, recognizing the need for direction and assistance in situations beyond his/her scope of capabilities.  Requires ability to learn and participate as a team member. Requires clinical skills to work with child, adolescent and adult population understanding their growth and development  

Below are our core values that we strive to embody and expect of all our team members:

Collaboration: Working together with purpose to achieve shared goals.

Commitment:  Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service.

Compassion:  Putting heart into everything we do.

Courage:  Doing what’s right for our patients without question.

Curiosity:  Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of excellence.