Mental Health Technician-full Time Days/evenings

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Ability to interact with psychiatric patients
Document patient status accurately
Support nursing personnel in patient care
Start the day excited to make a difference and end the day knowing you did

Job Summary

  • Start the day excited to make a difference and end the day knowing you did.
  • The incumbent will support the mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives of Mary Washington Healthcare with a commitment to quality service.
  • The role involves assisting in patient care, managing supplies, participating in therapeutic groups, and contributing to continuous performance improvement.

Matching Summary

Start the day excited to make a difference and end the day knowing you did.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ability to interact with psychiatric patients
  • Document patient status accurately
  • Support nursing personnel in patient care
  • Manage supplies cost effectively
  • Participate in therapeutic group activities
  • Maintain competency and mandatory education
  • Work in confined spaces with PPE

Nice-to-have

  • Critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Effective communication and collaboration
  • Capacity to cope with difficult situations
  • Tolerance for irregular hours

Key Requirements

  • Associates degree in Human Services-Mental Health or related behavioral science
  • Current enrollment in a 4-year degree program in Social Work, Nursing, Recreational Therapy or Psychology
  • Minimum 1 year mental health or related healthcare experience
  • CPR (AHA BLS Provider) required at hire
  • CPI certification required within 90 days

Work Rights

Not specified

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