Clinical Care Technician; CCT

Title: Clinical Care Technician (CCT)

State Role

Title:

Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: $46,097-$63,614

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central State Hospital

Agency Website: /

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870, when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of 2027.

CSH maintains the only maximum‑security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. We believe that treatment should be holistic and focused on the person’s individual needs, recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person.

Treatment modalities may include medication, evidence‑based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, preparation for court, and treatment for substance use.

Central State Hospital is currently recruiting a Full‑Time Clinical Care Technician (CCT) to provide recovery‑oriented direct care to an adult population ranging from age 18 to 64 in a forensic/civil setting, while maintaining a safe, clean and therapeutic environment under the supervision of an RN. The CCT will actively support and motivate patients to participate in their individualized treatment plans as well as deliver treatment programming to individuals and groups of individuals with serious mental illness.

Important Note:

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• Assists patients with ADLs such as bathing, grooming, dressing, eating and laundry to the extent required based on patient functionality. Affords the patient the opportunity to do as much as possible for themselves and performs activities with the patient when they cannot. Follows policy regarding the care of patients who are incontinent and those who have difficulty with ambulation and/or are wheelchair bound.
• Completes vital signs and weights as assigned by Charge RN, reports results to Charge RN and documents on the patient’s vital signs/weight flow sheets.
• Follows all nursing procedures for physical care activities.
• Transports patients to activities, lab, courtyard, and off ground assignments as assigned.
• When assigned patients for off‑ground appointment/activities assures patient is dressed appropriate for weather, activity and initiates preparations to assure timely arrival for appointment.
• Assigned patients and their rooms reflect good hygiene and orderliness or there is clear documentation in the patient record regarding related interventions, response, and referral to treatment team.
• Consistently implements infection control procedures.
• Attends treatment team meetings as assigned, discusses information related to patient status, and provides input into patient’s individualized plan of care.
• Monitors patients’ whereabouts as assigned at appropriate time, according to observation status and accurately document on observation sheets.
• Follows all procedures for special observations.
• Orients new patients to unit layout and routine.
• Assures that patient belongings are safely retained or packed for transfer or discharge.
• Provides positive feedback/encouragement to patients for accomplishments and progress towards recovery goal.
• Advocates for patients’ rights and reports violations to appropriate personnel per policy.
• Files documentation in the appropriate place at the end of each shift.
• Modulates noise, lighting, and assures neatness, security,…