Mental Health Technician 1
Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Mental Health Technician 1 to join the Psychiatric Mood Disorders team. This role will be full-time day shift : (3 x 12-hour shifts, 7 : 00 am to 7 : 00 pm).
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits :
- Committed to Team Member Health : offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement : Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance : offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support : offering all Inova team members, their spouses / partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
- Work / Life Balance : offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules.
Mental Health Technician 1 Job Responsibilities :
Communicates patients' progress toward desired outcomes and changes to the Registered Nurse.Monitors patients / their environment and intervenes appropriately to promote a safe and therapeutic milieu.Completes forms and flow sheets accurately according to policies and procedures. Reinforces transition / discharge teaching and home care skills.Provides information to patients, families, and visitors, orients patient to the unit and program, explains rationale for rules or restrictions, provides printed information.Minimum Qualifications :
Education : High School or GEDCertification : Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association- upon startPreferred Qualifications :
Clinical / medical background