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Provide direct care to mentally ill patients in an assigned unit. Ensure care is delivered according to the philosophy and objectives of the Eastern State Hospital Department of Nursing.
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN / DSA III - Night Shift
State Role Title: Psychiatric Technicians
$37,505 - $55,175
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Eastern State Hospital
General Public - G
The Direct Service Associate III is directly accountable to the LPN, RN I, RN II, RN MGR I, for the provision of direct care to mentally ill patients in an assigned unit, according to the philosophy and objectives of Eastern State Hospital Department of Nursing and the Hospital’s mission, goals and objectives.
Shifts are as follows: 7:00pm-7:30am (two 12-hour shifts) 3:00pm-11:30pm (two 8-hour shifts)
• Must have a valid driver's license.
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.
Name: Eastern state hospital
Phone: 757-208-7717 / Refer to page up for application status
Email: Email application material not accepeted
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 [https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx] or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
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.
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Experience working in a public, residential, or healthcare setting is preferred.
Market context
In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.
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