Special Management Technician

Title: Special Management Technician

State Role Title: 69114

Hiring Range: $41,655.00 Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central State Hospital

Agency Website: www.csh.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

*** Sign On Bonus 3,000 ***

Central State Hospital is currently seeking an experienced individual to be responsible for controlling all access to and from a maximum-security unit where court ordered patients from the criminal justice system are assigned for psychiatric evaluation and/or treatment.

The successful candidate will wear protective gear during the course of their shift and work with the most acute patients in the Forensic Program. They will be expected to intervene verbally and physically to maintain a safe and secure environment.

Additional duties include but are not limited to: supervising and observing patients’ activities; transporting and escorting patients within the Forensic Program or to destinations throughout the facility, to courts, hospitals, medical appointments and other facilities in the state; assisting with the admission process to include the searching of patients; participating with seclusion and restraints activities; explaining unit policies/regulations.

This position will also secure items not allowed in the unit; including inspecting packages; operating electrical doors; receiving incoming telephone calls; notifying staff of deliveries; issuing keys and maintaining a key record inventory.

Minimum Qualifications

THE EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING TO ADD TO OUR TEAM:

Willingness to wear safety equipment as required.

Ability to work Evening Shift (2:00p.m. – 10:00p.m.) or Night Shift (10:00p.m. – 6:00a.m.)

Experience in the field of security and/or mental health experience.

A valid driver’s license and the willingness to work any shift, work overtime, and work flex shifts as needed, if required.

Ability to follow written and oral instructions; possess excellent observation, decision making and documentation skills.

Possession of excellent motor skills, ability to lift heavy objects and use upper extremities to hold, grasp and manipulate work materials.

Ability to bend at waist and knees; walk and/or stand a minimum of 90% of the time on the shift, and be able to deal appropriately with verbally abusive, physically aggressive & provocative behaviors from our patient population.

Ability to administer CPR, as well as perform duties independently and as part of a team.

Additional Considerations

WE’RE EXCITED IF YOU ALSO HAVE:

Previous work experience in safety and security.

Previous work experience in a mental health setting.

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.

Central State Hospital 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.

Central State Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 14 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

Central State Hospital 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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-524-7111

Email: cshrecruitment@dbhds.virginia.gov

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.