Compassionate Mental Health Tech - Patient Care

HCA Healthcare; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan with 100% match

Job summary

LewisGale Medical Center is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join our team in Salem, VA. This role supports high-quality patient care and maintains a therapeutic environment within a busy mental health unit.

Qualifications include BCLS and NCI within 30 days, with Behavioral Health experience strongly preferred. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within HCA Healthcare’s network.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Behavioral Health Exp - Strongly Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates expertise in mental health promotion and maintenance of high-quality comprehensive patient care.
• Displays respect for patients’ integrity, patient information and patient rights.
• Demonstrates expertise in the performance of tasks necessary to maintain a therapeutic milieu and optimum patient care.
• Escorts patients to and from scheduled activities in a safe and professional manner.
• Performs all specific skills assigned including monitoring vital signs in a complete and accurate manner.
• Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the unit.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Behavioral Health Experience

Job description

LewisGale Medical Center is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join our team in Salem, VA. This role supports high-quality patient care and maintains a therapeutic environment within a busy mental health unit.

Qualifications include BCLS and NCI within 30 days, with Behavioral Health experience strongly preferred. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within HCA Healthcare’s network.