Mental Health Technician

TriCities Hospital; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join their Behavioral Health team. This role involves providing patient care under nursing supervision, focusing on safety and support in a therapeutic environment. Qualified candidates will assist with assessments and interventions, contributing to the recovery process and maintaining high standards of care.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Free counseling services

Education assistance

Colleague recognition program

Time Away From Work Program

Qualifications

• Experience in acute healthcare preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Must obtain Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health care interventions.
• Assist with activities of daily living and perform vital signs.
• Participate in quality management activities.

Skills

Patient Care

Behavioral Health

Teamwork

Crisis Intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree or college courses in health care, mental health

Certified Nursing Assistant

Job description

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Introduction

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Mental Health Technician TriCities Hospital

Benefits

TriCities Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  
  

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We are seeking a(an) Mental Health Technician for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary And Qualifications

Tri-Cities is seeking an experienced Mental Health Technician to join our dynamic team of healthcare professionals. In this role, you will work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and assist the nursing staff in providing patient care within the Behavioral Health Department. We are looking for an enthusiastic team member to assist RNs with admission and shift RN assessments by collecting and documenting patient behavioral and clinical data and observations. If this sounds like you, come be a part of what makes us great and apply today!

• Your primary function in this role will be to provide behavioral health care interventions utilizing the least restrictive interventions that are consistent with a culture of recovery and Trauma Informed Care.
• You will perform vital signs, assist patients with activities of daily living and assists with treatments or procedures within documented level of competency.
• You must also provide for the safety of patients, visitors and staff by completing routine and special safety checks.
• As a member of the behavioral health team, you will actively participate in quality management activities by timely reporting of staff, family, visitor, or quality concerns.
• You will facilitate or assist with patient community, education, or activity groups and document patient participation.
  
  

What Qualifications you will need:

• American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider required
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 60 days of hire or start in position
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or college courses in health care, mental health, or related subjects preferred.
• Previous acute healthcare experience in a behavioral health environment is preferred
  
  

TriCities Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1915. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our 140+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities for the Tri-Cities Region. A top performing hospital recognized by the Joint Commission, TriCities Hospital has also received recognition from the American Association of Respiratory Care. Our emergency room is stroke and chest pain accredited.

TriCities Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1915. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our is one of the leading acute care facilities for the Tri-Cities Region. A recognized by the Joint Commission, TriCities Hospital has also received recognition from the American Association of Respiratory Care. Our emergency room is .

At TriCities Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Mental Health Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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