Mental Health Worker - Behavioral Health (Days)

Augusta Health; Fishersville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Free onsite parking

Shift and weekend differentials

Clinical ladder career path program

Onsite child care

Job summary

Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA is seeking a Mental Health Worker for Behavioral Health (days). Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will deliver direct patient care to individuals with psychiatric and chemical dependency disorders, ensuring age-appropriate care per department policies.

The role requires crisis intervention skills, the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced acute care setting, and flexible hours to accommodate patient population changes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associates Degree in mental health preferred.
• Must be able to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care services to patients with psychiatric and chemical dependency disorders.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care.
• Adhere to department policies and procedures.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Detail oriented

Patient interaction

Communication skills

Flexible hours

Fast-paced setting

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree in mental health

Job description

Mental Health Worker - Behavioral Health (Days)

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: MENTA013818

• Posted : October 13, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Fishersville, VA 22939, USA

Description

Under the supervision and/or direction of a Registered Nurse, the Mental Health Worker provides direct patient care services to patients with psychiatric and chemical dependency disorders. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. This role must be able to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required, Associates Degree in mental health preferred.

Skills

• Must be able to participate in crisis intervention techniques
• Ability to perform detailed assignments, work under pressure, and relate to patients, hospital/medical staff, and visitors
• Ability to meet physical and mental requirements for job in a fast paced, complex acute care setting
• Able to communicate with patients and other staff - verbal, auditory, and in written form using Augusta Health documentation
• Ability to flex hours as needed with patient population change

Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include:

• Insurance package including health, dental, and vision
• Retirement savings helping you to plan for your future
• Generous paid time off to promote work life balance
• Free onsite parking
• 24/7 armed security to ensure your safety
• Shift and weekend differentials
• Clinical ladder career path program
• Shared governance
• Onsite child care
• Augusta Health Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Individualized orientation with dedicated preceptor
• Employee discounts including the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and movie tickets

Company Information

Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.

Equal Opportunity

Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.

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