DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Direct Care & Treatment Services
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services
AFSCME Council No. 5  (AFSCME)
Community Behavioral Health Hospital (CBHH) in Annandale is now hiring direct care staff to join our team as Human Services Technicians. The CBHH is a small inpatient psychiatric facility for adults experiencing an acute mental health episode. The length of stay is typically less than 60 days, during which treatment focuses on rapid assessment, stabilization, patient education, and discharge planning involving community support resources, with the overall goal of preventing future episodes. Human Services Technicians play a key role in delivering quality patient care. In this position, you will: • Facilitate admission and discharge procedures for patients at the CBHH to ensure an optimum level of health and comfort. • Provide compassionate physical and mental health care to help patients achieve their treatment goals. • Maintain a clean and therapeutic environment, which may include performing housekeeping tasks. • Participate as a member of the treatment team to develop and implement treatment plans based on the unique needs of each patient. • Maintain a hazard-free environment by following safety standards and responding to emergency situations. • Assist with the collection of monitoring and evaluation data to continuously maintain and improve patient care services. • Participate in training and quality improvement activities so that the best possible care is provided to patients.
Available upon request