Mental Health Technician 1

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital in Alexandria, VA is looking for a Mental Health Technician 1 to join our team supporting our Behavioral Health Unit. The Mental Health Technician 1 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. 

Benefits and Perks:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Retirement: Inova matches dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay 
• Amazing Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work.

 

Shift: Full Time 12hr- Days

Hours: Monday-Friday, Every Other Weekend

Location: Mount Vernon Hospital

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.

 

Requirements for Consideration:

• 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. 
• High School or GED
• Basic Life Support – American Heart Association.

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Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.