Mental Health Technician-Full Time Nights

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing basic and routine care for patients in an assigned area, under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel, including documenting patient status in accordance with program policies.
• Follows policies and procedures of the specific unit, Department of Nursing, and supports the hospital and department mission, goals, and objectives.
• Promotes teamwork 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, performs all skills in job-appropriate competencies.
• Under the supervision of nursing personnel, assists in the organization and completion of therapeutic groups based on the program schedule.
• Maintains competency notebook and participates in program educational services.
• Completes yearly updates of mandatory education.
• Contributes to the continuous Performance Improvement process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Human Services-Mental Health or other behavioral science discipline, or
• 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) certification required at hire.
• CPI certification required within 90 days of hire.

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, including color determination.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and 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.

Pay

Pay Range: $18.97 - $24.66 per hour.