Mental Health Technician-Part Time Nights

Mary Washington Healthcare; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team making a significant impact in mental health care. This role involves providing essential support to patients while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. You'll be responsible for assisting in patient care, managing resources efficiently, and participating in performance improvement initiatives. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have the required qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace a fulfilling career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Human Services-Mental Health or related field required.
• Minimum of 1 year of mental health or healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing basic care for patients under supervision.
• Promote teamwork with healthcare professionals.
• Manage supplies and equipment effectively.

Skills

Interacting with psychiatric patients

Performance improvement activities

Basic patient care

Education

Associates degree in Human Services-Mental Health

1 year of mental health or related healthcare experience

Tools

CPR Certification (AHA BLS Provider)

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

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
  • Minimum of 1 year of mental health or related healthcare experience

• 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

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization 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.