Behavioral Health Tech: Acute Care & Mentoring

Poplar Springs Hospital; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Plan

401(K) with company match

Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Retention Bonus Program

Loan Forgiveness Program

Job summary

Poplar Springs Hospital in Petersburg, Virginia, seeks a Behavioral Mental Health Tech to assist with safe, compassionate patient care under supervision. The role emphasizes maintaining a therapeutic environment and mentoring new staff while handling routine administrative duties.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree preferred, CPR/Handle With Care preferred, and a valid driver’s license. Hours will vary with a need for flexibility across shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Driver’s license preferred.
• CPR preferred (on-site).
• Handle With Care preferred (on-site).
• Must be at least 21 years of age per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing safe, effective patient care under the direction of the Program Director/Manager and Unit Charge Nurse.
• Contribute to a safe and therapeutic environment using HWC, CPR and S/R techniques.
• Mentor new hires and students in unit routines and procedures.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned; act as a role model to patients/residents.

Skills

Behavioral psychology

Crisis management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor Degree Preferred

Job description

Poplar Springs Hospital in Petersburg, Virginia, seeks a Behavioral Mental Health Tech to assist with safe, compassionate patient care under supervision. The role emphasizes maintaining a therapeutic environment and mentoring new staff while handling routine administrative duties.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree preferred, CPR/Handle With Care preferred, and a valid driver’s license. Hours will vary with a need for flexibility across shifts.