Job Title: Psychiatric Technician - Full Time

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

Shift schedule (alternating weekends): 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Are you passionate about helping others and ready to grow in the health care field? Join the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a Full-Time Psychiatric Technician and become an integral part of a dedicated team that's transforming lives. This onsite role is ideal for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) or Direct Care Associates seeking to broaden their impact in a dynamic, team-based setting. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with a flexible schedule and competitive pay starting at $39,305, plus a $2.50 shift differential for evening, overnight, and weekend hours.

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! Don't miss your chance to thrive in a premier provider of mental health services.
Hello, we're Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board

Since 1971, 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.
Day to day as a Psychiatric Technician - Full Time

As a Psychiatric Technician in our Crisis Stabilization program, 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 we're looking for in a Psychiatric Technician - Full Time

To excel as a Psychiatric Technician in Crisis Stabilization at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, candidates should possess a robust skill set tailored for direct care roles. A minimum of one year of experience working with adults living with serious mental illness is essential, with a preference for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA). 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.

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. Your commitment to safeguarding the health, safety, and dignity of clients will be essential for success in this role.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• One (1) year direct care experience working with adults with serious mental illness.

Make your move

So, what do you think? If this sounds like the right position for you, go ahead and apply. Good luck!

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.