Clinical Technician, Behavioral Health

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

VHC Health in Arlington, VA seeks a Clinical Technician II to assist with direct patient care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include monitoring patient status, performing activities of daily living, ensuring a clean, safe environment, and transporting patients.

The role requires a high school diploma, six months of related clinical experience, and BLS certification. Compensation includes comprehensive benefits and wage transparency aligned with market conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Six months of experience as a Clinical Technician II or equivalent clinical experience is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Minimum of six education hours related to current role.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care or activities of daily living under RN supervision.
• Observe changes in patient status and communicate to supervising nurse.
• Provide a clean, safe environment and assist with patient safety.
• Transport patients as needed within the facility.

Skills

HS Diploma

BLS Certification

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

Purpose & Scope

The Clinical Technician II works under the direct supervision of the RN and is an active member of the health care team. Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, the Clinical Technician performs a variety of routine duties involving the care of patients including performing direct patient care or activities of daily living, observing changes in the status of patients, providing a clean and safe environment, transporting patients, and other related duties. Clinical Technicians must be empathetic and have good communication and nursing skills to care for patients.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience

Equivalent Experience Is Required. Six months of experience as a Clinical Technician I or equivalent clinical experience as defined in the CORE skills for Clinical Technician II, completion or enrollment in Clinical Technician II program or equivalent, or student nurses who have successfully completed the medical/surgical clinical experiences and didactic is required.

Certification/Licensure

BLS certification is required.

Other Qualifications

Minimum of six education hours related to current role.

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.

In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.

VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.

The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.

VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity 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.

VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.