Mental Health Technician 1 Adolescent Psychiatry

Inova Health System • Falls Church, VA

2d • $18 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Fairfax Hospital is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician 1 to join its Adolescent Psychiatry team. This full-time position is scheduled for day shift, consisting of three 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The technician supports patient safety and a therapeutic milieu, communicates patient progress and changes to the Registered Nurse, completes required documentation, reinforces transition and discharge teaching, and provides information and orientation to patients, families, and visitors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, required upon start.

Nice To Haves

• Mental health background.
• Clinical or medical background.

Responsibilities

• Communicate patients' progress toward desired outcomes and changes to the Registered Nurse.
• Monitor patients and their environment and intervene appropriately to promote a safe and therapeutic milieu.
• Complete forms and flow sheets accurately according to policies and procedures.
• Reinforce transition and discharge teaching and home care skills.
• Provide information to patients, families, and visitors; orient patients to the unit and program; explain the rationale for rules or restrictions; and provide printed information.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Team member wellness program.
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible retirement contributions, starting on the first day.
• Education assistance of up to $5,250 per year.
• Student loan assistance of up to $10,000.
• Up to 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost for team members, their spouses or partners, and their children.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED