MENTAL HEALTH TECH - PARTTIME

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Life Insurance and Disability Insurances

Flexible Spending Account

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Washington is seeking a Part-Time Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care for adolescents and adults. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care under nursing supervision, participating in group meetings, and leading task groups. Candidates should possess at least a high school diploma and CPR/BLS certification, with prior mental health experience preferred. The position offers generous paid time off and other benefits.

Qualifications

• One year experience in clinical/healthcare, correctional healthcare, or mental/behavioral health preferred.
• High School Diploma is required.
• CPR/BLS Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Support program philosophy and structure.
• Participate in group meetings and lead task groups.

Skills

Prior Mental Health experience

Behavioral Health experience

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsibilities: Psychiatric Institute of Washington offers direct patient care. The Mental Health Technician Part Time DAYS ONLY – 7AM‑7PM positions are responsible for providing direct patient care to adolescents 10‑17 and adults 18‑65+. The duties include direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, supporting program philosophy and structure, participating in group meetings, and leading task groups.

• Prior Mental Health, Behavioral Health experience is a plus.

Benefit Highlights

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription*
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repay Program
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurances
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pre‑tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• 30% tuition savings on RN‑BSN, MSN, MPH, and MSW degree and certificate programs
• 20% tuition savings on the DNP program with UHS partnered universities

Qualifications

• One year experience working in a job related field in a clinical/healthcare, correctional healthcare, or mental/behavioral health setting preferred
• High School Diploma required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• CPR/BLS Certification required

COVID Requirements

PIW requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.

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