Inpatient Mental Health Tech – Entry-Level Clinician Support

UVA Health; Virginia; On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Health Savings Plans and Flexible SpS

Job summary

UVA Health is seeking entry-level professionals to support the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health disorders. Roles involve direct patient care, counseling, and collaboration with families to promote emotional well-being in psychiatric settings.

Responsibilities include assisting with care under supervision and achieving clinical outcomes while ensuring safety and patient comfort.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Experience: If unlicensed, 2 years of inpatient psychiatric patient care experience or completion of first nursing school semester.
• Licensure: None required; CNA certification preferred; AAPT Certification and EMT encouraged.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in inpatient psychiatric settings.
• Support mental health treatment through therapeutic interventions and counseling.
• Collaborate with care teams and families to promote psychological well-being.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNA certification

AAPT Certification

EMT

Job description

UVA Health is seeking entry-level professionals to support the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health disorders. Roles involve direct patient care, counseling, and collaboration with families to promote emotional well-being in psychiatric settings.

Responsibilities include assisting with care under supervision and achieving clinical outcomes while ensuring safety and patient comfort.