Inova Fairfax Medical Campus Float Pool Department has a great full-time Mental Health Technician 2 opportunity.   

The Mental Health Technician 2 under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse provides direct care to patients whose care requirements are routine, standardized and with predictable outcomes. Assumes responsibility for self-development in lifelong learning. Demonstrates respect for and an understanding of other clinical disciplines while serving as a unit preceptor for all new Mental Health Technicians. 

This role is a full-time 12-hour night shift/ 3 days per week, 6pm – 6:30am position. Four (4) weekend shifts within a Six (6) months period.

Benefits and Perks:

Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage Retirement: Inova matches dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute to the plan Competitive salary: Pay based experience. Amazing Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work. Additional Benefits: Educational Assistance of up to $5,250/year, Student Loan Refinancing, Adoption Assistance, Child Care Centers, Scholarship Program, Free Parking, Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!

Job Responsibilities:

Assists unit leadership with oversight of the unit's Mental Health Technician education needs/compliance. Collaborates with the Registered Nurse and healthcare team to advocate for patients' clinical, emotional, ethical, spiritual, and cultural needs.  Provides individualized patient support for activities of daily living including bathing, feeding, bed making and measurement of vital signs and intake/output.  Provides information to patients, families and visitors which may include orients patients to the unit/program, explains rationale for rules or restrictions and provides printed information.  Serves as a resource and unit preceptor for all new Mental Health Technicians. Works with the unit leadership to ensure Mental Health Technicians have current competencies and skills to perform their work.

 Experience:

Two (2) years of experience as a Mental Health Technician 1 or Clinical Technician 1 at Inova Health System and/or two (2) years as psychiatric technician at another facility. 

Education:

High School or GED

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association.

 

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