Mental Health Technician-Part Time Nights

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

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

Pay

$18.97 - $24.66