Behavioral Health Technician - $43K per year - Annandale Virginia

Company: Virginia Dept of Behavioral Health & Developmental
Location: Annandale, Virginia
Posted On: 05/10/2025

Job DescriptionVirginia Dept of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for a job in Annandale, Virginia.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Behavioral Health Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Employment Type: StaffTitle: Psychiatric Care Technician
  State Role Title: 49053
  Hiring Range: Starting salary $43,130
  Pay Band: 3
  Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
  Location: Northern VA Mental Health Inst
  Agency Website: Type: General Public - G
  Job Duties
  Provide basic life skills training, psychological support, and personal hygiene for adult patients in an inpatient mental health facility. Duties include treatment plan implementation emphasizing personal care and behavioral, physical, & psycho-social development with the goal of self-reliance of patients served. Position requires the ability to follow written and oral instructions, and good interpersonal skills.
  
  Please attach a copy of your Degree/ Diploma or any other certification/license to your resume or attach them separately .
  Minimum Qualifications
  Should be 18 years of age
  Additional Considerations
  Human Services related degree or past direct care, or related experience strongly preferred.
  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.
  Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute 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. 
  
   
  
  Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute  offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave. 
  
     Commonwealth's Alternate Hiring Process: 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: 
  
  Contact Pathways
  
  Led by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, the Career Pathways grant will help nearly 500 Virginians with disabilities, including young adults and veterans, gain new skills and credentials through Career Pathways to seek employment in competitive, high-demand, high-quality occupations.
  
  www.vadars.org
  
   or call DARS at . 
  
  Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone #) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.     Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute  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. 
  
  DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment. 
  
  
  Contact Information
  Name: Sue Upadhyay
  Phone:
  Email:
  
  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 .
  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.Virginia Dept of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services Job ID #5018722. Posted job title: Psychiatric Care TechnicianAbout Virginia Dept of Behavioral Health & Developmental ServicesThe Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Servicessupports individuals by promotion recovery, self-determination and wellness inall aspects of life.A life of Possibilities for All VirginiansBenefits
  • Medical benefits
  • Retention bonus
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Health Care FSA More...

        

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