This position is located at the VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System, Mental Health Nursing services, Domiciliary Unit. The Domiciliary Unit is a 296-bed residential rehabilitation facility that provides extended care to Veterans with complex medical, psychiatric, alcohol and drug abuse and homelessness problems. The Health Technician will perform domiciliary care and related administrative duties in support of the mission of the Domiciliary.
Provides care and support to residents with complex medical, psychiatric, alcohol and drug abuse and homelessness problems covering a wide range in ages and levels of function. Provide initial crisis intervention in situations of an emergent medical, psychiatiric and/or behavior nature. Consists of selecting a variety of topics and settings for conducting therapeutic relationships including one-to-one therapy.
With Supervision Oversees most aspects of Dom Section administration, including proper building operation and maintenance. Ensure coordination of clinical and administrative aspects of care, within the incumbent's capacity, so that Veterans are able to benefit from all domiciliary resources available Conducts weekly locker inspections for health, welfare, safety and security purposes.
Secures monies and valuables from lockers of deceased residents, hospitalized, residents, and Individuals who departed on irregular discharge without proper clearance in accordance with current VAGLAHS regulations. Performs gross inspections of residents personally owned electrical appliances to ensure that equipment is intact, electrical cords are not frayed, and required safety tags affixed. Performs regular administrative functions, e.g.
processes residents for clearance, completes entries in communication log, completes progress notes. Responsible for processing and evaluating any Incident Involving the Injury or abuse of any resident. Work Schedule: Full time. Expected to work shifts including: evenings, nights, weekends and holidays, as the Domiciliary provides services to Veterans, 7 days/week, 24-hours a day. Compressed/Flexible: NA Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Health Technician/PD12033A
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $52938 – $68819/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-25.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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