Mental Health Technician: Patient Care & Support
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Job summary
UVA Health is a teaching hospital system in Virginia seeking care professionals for inpatient psychiatric support and general patient care. The role emphasizes assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health disorders, with supervision and standard procedures in a clinical setting.
Entry-level staff may require vocational/technical education; licensure varies by position, with BLS needed and CNA certification preferred.
Qualifications
- Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.
- Experience: 2 years in inpatient psychiatric/direct care setting or nursing school first semester.
- Licensure: None required; CNA cert preferred; EMT and AAPT certifications valued.
Skills
Education
Job description
UVA Health is a teaching hospital system in Virginia seeking care professionals for inpatient psychiatric support and general patient care. The role emphasizes assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health disorders, with supervision and standard procedures in a clinical setting.
Entry-level staff may require vocational/technical education; licensure varies by position, with BLS needed and CNA certification preferred.
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