Mental Health Technician II
Company: Inova Health System
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: September 1, 2024
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Job Description:
Mental Health TechnicianInova 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-timePay: $16.38 - $20.06 per
hourExpected hours: 36 40 per weekBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k)
matching* Dental insurance* Flexible schedule* Health insurance*
Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Vision
insuranceMedical Specialty:* PsychiatrySchedule:* 12 hour shift*
Day shift* Night shift* Rotating weekendsExperience:* 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 personby Jobble
Keywords: Inova Health System, Alexandria , Mental Health Technician II, Professions , Alexandria, Virginia
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