Clinical Care Tech-Military Medics and Corpsmen

Title : Clinical Care Tech-Military Medics and Corpsmen

State Role Title : Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range : Starting Pay $46,097 (salary to commensurate with experience)

Pay Band : 3

Agency : Dept Behavioral Health / Develop

Location : Western State Hospital

Agency Website :

Recruitment Type : General Public - G

Job Duties

Join our unique program to employ former military medics and corpsmen in Virginia's health system. Western State Hospital (V3 Certified) located in Staunton, VA.

The Clinical Care Technician (CCT) is responsible for direct patient care in a hospital setting. CCT's will give medication in accordance with treatment plans and policy. CCT's document and report errors via specific software and reporting mechanisms. Must be able to communicate in a written, verbal, and electronic manner that is open, factual, respectful, clear, concise, as well as addressed to the appropriate parties with the intention of effectively building positive interactions with others. CCT's must be able to learn and effectively use the OneMind Electronic Health Record. A successful CCT at WSH will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, assist in Milieu management, continue to advance their knowledge and education, work directly with patients and administer medication according to WSH guidelines 100% of the time.

Shift Differentials

1st shift weekend $3.00 / hr.

2nd shift weekdays $2.50 / hr., and weekend / holidays $3.00 / hr.

Some benefits of working for Western State Hospital (part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) within the Commonwealth of Virginia)

• Career ladder opportunities
• Professional Skills Incentive is available
• Offer flexible schedule to maintain balance between personal and professional life.
• 11 different Insurance packages to choose from including health, dental and vision options
• 2 Retirement savings plans to help you start saving for your future
• 24 / 7 Security
• Shift and Weekend differentials for certain positions
• Sick and personal time off
• Clinical positions loan repayment options
• State employee discount program for products and services that includes movie tickets, special events, cell phone plans, Kings Dominion as well as other top entertainment and travel products in Virginia and across the country, fitness facilities, vacations, pet services to name a few
• Tuition reimbursement
• 3 weeks of paid dedicated training
• Vacation time
• Paid Life Insurance
• 12 paid Holidays

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of illness and treatment modalities to include medication adtninistration.

Ability to participate in interdisciplinary team.

Effective communication.

Ability to implement nursing care plan and provide guidance to other staff.

Demonstrates knowledge of recovery / trauma informed care.

Additional Considerations

Veteran or Veteran Spouse

Bilingual in Spanish

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.

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 : , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and / or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (540-332-8300) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO / AA / TTY.

Western 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.

DBHDS Facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated for COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits and offer COVID - 19 vaccination programs to staff, residents, clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and / or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Contact Information

Name : Elizabeth Weber

Phone : 540-332-8056

Email : elizabeth.weber@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.