Clinical Care Technician - Combat Medic, Corpsman or Military Medical Tech

Description:
Join our unique program to employ former military medics and corpsmen in Virginia’s health system. Full time positions available on 1st, 2nd and 3rd rotating shifts.

Western State Hospital (V3 Certified) located in Staunton, VA was founded in 1825 becoming the second mental health facility for the Commonwealth of Virginia. A leader in psychiatric treatment, we provide an excellent benefit package, competitive salaries, and the opportunity to work with a special group of patients in a therapeutic environment. Our mission is to provide safe and effective individualized treatment in a recovery focused environment.

Staunton is located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley within 30 minutes of major university towns. Experience the vitality of a university community with good schools, recreational opportunities, cultural events and the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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
3rd shift weekdays $2.25/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
Paid Shift Differential: Weekdays after 3:00pm $.60 and Weekends $1.00

Minimum Qualifications:

All Applicants for this posting must be reviewed and referred by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services – Military Medics and Corpsmen Program (MMAC)

Do not apply to this position if you have not applied to MMAC first. Visit: https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/education-employment/military-medics-corpsmen-mmac-programEligible candidates will be transitioning US military service members,
eligible for or on terminal leave, or other than dishonorably discharged veterans who served in the capacity of a medic, medical technician or corpsmen. Members of the US Guard and Reserve serving in the capacity of a medic, medical technician or corpsmen may also participate. Eligible candidates shall be evaluated and approved by MMAC following established guidelines prior to acceptance in program and referral to PHS. The eligible candidates shall have last applied the majority of the hands-on patient care skills as indicated in the MMAC GSOP no later than 12-months prior to MMAC application date.

A. For the purposes of this section, “military medical personnel” means an individual who has recently served as a medic in the United States Army, medical technician in the United States Air Force, or corpsman in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard and who was discharged or released from such service under conditions other than dishonorable.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prefer: Bi-lingual in Spanish

Special Requirements:

The successful applicant must pass a criminal background investigation, drug screening test and employment reference check. The applicant must have the ability to perform at the level of physical demands noted on the Employee Work Profile and the verified ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. 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. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

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 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $33,998.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Staunton, VA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Have you been reviewed and referred by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services – Military Medics and Corpsmen Program (MMAC)?

Do not apply to this position if you have not applied to MMAC first. Eligible candidates will be transitioning US military service members,
eligible for or on terminal leave, or other than dishonorably discharged veterans who served in the capacity of a medic, medical technician or corpsmen. Members of the US Guard and Reserve serving in the capacity of a medic, medical technician or corpsmen may also participate. Eligible candidates shall be evaluated and approved by MMAC following established guidelines prior to acceptance in program and referral to PHS. The eligible candidates shall have last applied the majority of the hands-on patient care skills as indicated in the MMAC GSOP no later than 12-months prior to MMAC application date.

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Paramedic License (Preferred)
• EMT Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location