Mental Health Technician-Part Time Days

Mary Washington Healthcare; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare seeks a compassionate team member to support patient care in a behavioral health setting. You will provide basic and routine care under licensed nursing supervision, document patient status, and promote teamwork with physicians and other staff.

You will participate in therapeutic group activities, maintain educational records, and contribute to performance improvement while complying with safety and training requirements.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Human Services-Mental Health or related behavioral science.
• Current enrollment in a 4-year degree program (Social Work, Nursing, Recreational Therapy or Psychology).
• Minimum of 1 year of mental health or related healthcare experience (e.g., CNA).
• Ability to interact with psychiatric patients at various stages of illness.
• Ability to participate in performance improvement activities.
• CPR (AHA BLS Provider) required at hire.
• CPI required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing basic and routine patient care under licensed nursing supervision.
• Document patient status per program policies.
• Promote teamwork with physicians, nurses and other departments.
• Manage department supplies and equipment within budget.
• Organize and complete therapeutic groups as scheduled.
• Maintain competency notebook and participate in program education.
• Keep annual mandatory education updated.
• Contribute to continuous Performance Improvement.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

CPR

CPI

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Associates degree in Human Services-Mental Health

Enrolled in 4-year degree program (Social Work/Nursing/Recreational Therapy/Psychology)

Job description

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Job Summary

The incumbent in this position will support the mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives of Mary Washington Healthcare and must demonstrate a commitment to quality service to patients, physicians, the public and co-workers.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Assists in providing basic and routine care for patients in an assigned area, under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. This will include being able to document on patient’s status in accordance to the program's policies.
• Follows Policies and Procedures of the specific unit, Department of Nursing, and supports the hospital and department mission, goals and objectives.
• Promotes team work with physicians, case managers, nurses and personnel of other departments.
• Manages all supplies and equipment in a cost effective manner consistent with budgeting limits for the department.
• After orientation, will perform all skills in job appropriate competencies.
• Under the supervision of the nursing personnel, will assist in the organization and completion of therapeutic groups, based on the program schedule.
• Will maintain his/her competency notebook and participate in any program educational services.
• Maintain yearly updates of mandatory education.
• Contributes to the continuous Performance Improvement process.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Required to have one of the following:

• Associates degree in Human Services-Mental Health or other behavioral science discipline.
• Current enrollment in a 4-year degree program including but not limited to Social Work, Nursing, Recreational Therapy and Psychology.
• Minimum of 1 year of mental health or related healthcare experience, for example, as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Ability to interact with psychiatric patients in various stages of illness
• Ability to participate in performance improvement activities
• CPR (AHA BLS Provider) required at hire
• CPI required within 90 days

MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.

Required

Physical Requirements

Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead.

Mental Requirements

Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards

Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

“It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”

Compensation Pay Range

$18.97 - $24.66