Mental Health Technician 2 Behavioral Health ED
About The Position
Inova Fairfax Hospital Emergency Department is hiring a Mental Health Technician 2 for the Adult Emergency Department, focused on its behavioral health population in a designated behavioral health area. This full-time position works day shift, three 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The technician provides individualized patient support with activities of daily living and helps patients, families, and visitors understand the unit and its rules. The role also supports the education, compliance, competency, and skill development of Mental Health Technicians, including serving as a resource and preceptor for new team members.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two years of experience as a Mental Health Technician 1 or Clinical Technician 1 at Inova Health System, and/or two years as a psychiatric technician at another facility.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, required upon start.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous behavioral health experience with patients experiencing serious mental illness.
Responsibilities
- Assist unit leadership with oversight of the unit's Mental Health Technician education needs and compliance.
- Provide individualized patient support with activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, bed making, vital-sign measurement, and intake/output measurement.
- Provide information to patients, families, and visitors; orient patients to the unit or program; explain the rationale for rules or restrictions; and provide printed information.
- Serve as a resource and unit preceptor for new Mental Health Technicians.
- Work with unit leadership to ensure Mental Health Technicians maintain current competencies and skills.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Team member wellness program.
- Inova matches the first 5% of eligible retirement contributions, starting on the first day.
- Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- 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.
- Professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
