Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services · 21 hours ago
Safety Management Technician
Dinwiddie, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is seeking a Safety Management Technician at Central State Hospital, a psychiatric inpatient facility in Petersburg, Virginia. The role involves monitoring patient behavior, ensuring safety protocols, and providing therapeutic interactions with clients.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and use good judgment
Ability to lift heavy objects, walk or stand a minimum of 80% of time on shift, bend at waist and knees, use upper extremities (hands) to hold, grasp and manipulate work materials
Ability to administer CPR and perform T.O
Ability to work overtime hours
Ability to distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate client behavior through observing conversing and listening
Ability to interact with clients in a therapeutic manner
Ability to monitor and report changes in patients’ medical and psychiatric status to supervisor
Qualification
Required
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and use good judgment
Ability to lift heavy objects, walk or stand a minimum of 80% of time on shift, bend at waist and knees, use upper extremities (hands) to hold, grasp and manipulate work materials
Ability to administer CPR and perform T.O
Ability to work overtime hours
Ability to distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate client behavior through observing conversing and listening
Ability to interact with clients in a therapeutic manner
Ability to monitor and report changes in patients' medical and psychiatric status to supervisor
Previous experience/related training with security and in a psychiatric setting
Valid Virginia Driver's License
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans
Paid life insurance
Retirement plans
13 paid holidays
Annual leave
Family personal leave
Sick leave
Employee discount programs
And more!
Company
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services seeks to promote dignity, choice, recovery, and the highest possible level of participation in work, relationships, and all aspects of community life for individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities or substance-use disorders.
Founded in 1906
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alan von Kleiss, PsyD, ABPP
Clinical Director, Chief Executive Officer
Alexis Aplasca, MD, FAAP, FAPA
Chief Clinical Officer
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