Mental Health Technician 3 - 4 (MHT) - Inpatient Psychiatry

These roles focus on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health disorders, emotional disturbances, and behavioral issues. Professionals within this job family work with individuals, families, and groups to address psychological well-being and promote mental health through therapeutic interventions, counseling, and support services.

Professionals trained in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues, using psychological testing and various forms of therapeutic treatment to address a wide range of mental health issues.

Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty. Spends majority of time in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision. Opportunities for progression outside this career stream are typically limited without additional education or significant training and experience. ​ Specialty license or certification required which is acquired through training and/or experience. This career stream will be most commonly applied to patient care areas.

Requires broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through extensive work experience and require vocational or technical education. ​ Works under limited supervision for routine situations. ​ Provides assistance and/or may lead and training to lower-level employees. ​ Problems typically are not routine and require analysis to understand. ​ May lead daily operation activities.​

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Associate's degree in psychology, social sciences, or humanities. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience: Documented proof of a minimum of 4 years of experience caring for patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting, a Community Service Board, or equivalent in a direct care position. Experience requirement waived if individual holds a Bachelor’s degree or above.

Licensure: Current active CNA certification through the Virginia Board of Nursing or AAPT Certification as follows: Basic and Level 2 exams by end of probationary period; Level 3 exam by 9th month of employment; and Level 4 exam within 1 year from date of employment. Failure to do so will result in a performance management program and may result in a reduction of level to highest certification level achieved or termination of position. BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires frequently bending/stooping/traveling. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 – 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The starting base rate for this role is $12.77 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

• Certification and education support

• Generous Paid Time Off

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