Mental Health Technician-Part Time Days

Mary Washington Healthcare • Fredericksburg, VA

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About The Position

The Mental Health Technician supports the mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives of Mary Washington Healthcare, with a commitment to quality service for patients, physicians, the public, and coworkers. Under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel, the technician assists with basic and routine patient care in an assigned area and documents patient status according to program policies. The role also supports therapeutic groups, maintains job competencies and required education, and contributes to continuous performance improvement.

The position requires collaboration with physicians, case managers, nurses, and other department personnel; compliance with unit and nursing department policies and procedures; and cost-effective management of supplies and equipment. The technician must be able to interact with psychiatric patients at various stages of illness and cope with difficult situations. The work may involve irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends, and potential exposure to radiation, toxic chemicals, or bloodborne pathogens. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn when required.

Compensation pay range: $18.97–$24.66.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Human Services-Mental Health or another behavioral science discipline, or current enrollment in a four-year degree program, including but not limited to Social Work, Nursing, Recreational Therapy, or Psychology.
• At least 1 year of mental health or related healthcare experience, such as experience 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.
• Critical-thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to multitask, communicate effectively, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Capacity to cope with difficult situations.
• Physical ability to walk and stand constantly; use arms and hands constantly; bend, stoop, kneel, and squat frequently; lift 35 lbs.; push and pull 20 lbs.; work in confined spaces; and reach above or overhead.
• Auditory and visual skills, including color determination.
• Ability to tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic and routine care for patients in an assigned area under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
• Document patient status in accordance with program policies.
• Follow the policies and procedures of the specific unit and Department of Nursing and support hospital and department objectives.
• Promote teamwork with physicians, case managers, nurses, and personnel from other departments.
• Manage supplies and equipment cost-effectively and within department budget limits.
• After orientation, perform all skills included in job-appropriate competencies.
• Assist nursing personnel in organizing and completing therapeutic groups according to the program schedule.
• Maintain a competency notebook and participate in program educational services.
• Keep mandatory education updates current annually.
• Contribute to the continuous Performance Improvement process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree