Job Description
Mental Health Technician
Inova Mount Vernon Behavioral Health has a great full-time day Mental Health Technician 2 opportunity day shift.
Job Overview:
*Inova Mount Vernon Hospital* in *Alexandria, VA *is looking for a *Mental Health Technician 2* to join our team supporting our Behavioral Health Unit. The Mental Health Technician 2 under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse provides direct care to patients whose care requirements are routine, standardized and with predictable outcomes. Assumes responsibility for self-development in lifelong learning. Demonstrates respect for and an understanding of other clinical disciplines while serving as a unit preceptor for all new Mental Health Technicians.
Duties:
* Assists unit leadership with oversight of the unit's Mental Health Technician education needs/compliance.
* Collaborates with the Registered Nurse and healthcare team to advocate for patients' clinical, emotional, ethical, spiritual, and cultural needs.
* Provides individualized patient support for activities of daily living including bathing, feeding, bed making and measurement of vital signs and intake/output.
* Provides information to patients, families and visitors which may include orients patients to the unit/program, explains rationale for rules or restrictions and provides printed information.
* Serves as a resource and unit preceptor for all new Mental Health Technicians. Works with the unit leadership to ensure Mental Health Technicians have current competencies and skills to perform their work.
Experience:
* Two (2) years of experience as a Mental Health Technician 1 or Clinical Technician 1 at Inova Health System and/or two (2) years as psychiatric technician at another facility.
*Education:*
* High School or GED
*Certifications:*
* Basic Life Support – American Heart Association.
*Benefits and Perks:*
* *Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage*
* *Retirement: *Inova matches dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay
* *Competitive salary: *Pay based experience.
* *Amazing Paid Time Off: *Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work.
* *Additional Benefits:* Educational Assistance of up to $5,250/year, Student Loan Refinancing, Adoption Assistance, Child Care Centers, Scholarship Program, Free Parking, Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!
*This role is a full-time 12-hour day shift/ 3 days per week position. Every other weekend.*
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.38 - $20.06 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Psychiatry
Schedule:
* 12 hour shift
* Day shift
* Night shift
* Rotating weekends
Experience:
* psychiatric technician: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
* BLS Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Alexandria, VA (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Alexandria, VA: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Local area, Relocation, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift, 3 days per week,