Title: C.N.A Lead -Agency only
State Role Title: Direct Service Associate III
Hiring Range: Salary Range: $45,525/yr. to $60,375/yr.
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst
Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/swvmhi/https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/swvmhi/
Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A
Job Duties
Lead CNAs are experienced with mental health recovery assistance for inpatients. They are seen as resources for other CNAs and PCTs and serve as preceptors. Lead CNAs assist with overseeing unit routines and work under supervision of an RN.
Lead CNAs assist nurses caring for individuals served by:
• providing basic quality patient care under the direction of nursing staff and as part of
an interdisciplinary team
• perform duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom or move patients or change linens.
• may transfer or transport patients.
• provides leadership and serves as a preceptor / mentor for other PCTs and CNAs
• maintaining accountability for individuals served in a safe, secure, and therapeutic
environment.
• creating healthy interpersonal interactions with individuals on adult acute admissions
unit, geriatric unit, and extended rehabilitation service unit
• observing and reporting feedback regarding interventions, treatments, behaviors,
physical and emotional well-being, and other situations
• documenting and communicating
• using specialized training for promoting mental wellness recovery
• serving as liaison for CNAs and Psychiatric Care Technicians to Nurse Coordinator and
Head Nurse by communicating pertinent ward/staff/shift issues
• providing leadership, teaching, expert resource, and role modeling to CNAs and
Psychiatric Care Technicians
Minimum Qualifications
• Maintain CNA (Certified Nursing Aide) certification in good standing with the VA State
Board of Nursing
Additional Considerations
• Experience in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long-term care, or correction
setting is preferred.
• Driver’s license in good standing 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.
Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.
You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account.
Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.
Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position. Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.
Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.
Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preferences to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.
Benefits: DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!
Contact Information
Name: Rebecca Richardson
Phone: 276-706-3516
Email: rebecca.richardson@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.