Inpatient Psychiatry Mental Health Technician 3-4

2 weeks ago


Charlottesville, United States University of Virginia Full time

Responsible for providing a variety of patient care duties and unit support functions under the supervision of a Medical Center professional on an inpatient psychiatric unit. Assists with the orientation and development of new Patient Care Assistants on an inpatient psychiatric unit.

+ Assists professional healthcare staff with patient procedures.

+ Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.

+ Assumes responsibility for professional development of self and contributes to and assists with the professional development of others.

+ Performs unit support activities as needed and directed by manager or designee.

+ In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $16.97 - $26.30 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent. Associate's degree in psychology, social sciences, or humanities preferred.

Experience: Documented proof of 4 years of experience caring for patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting, a Community Service Board, or equivalent as a direct care provider. Experience requirement waived if individual holds an Associate's Degree or higher.

Licensure: Current active CNA certification through the Virginia Board of Nursing or AAPT Certification as follows: Successful completion of Basic and Level 2 exams by end of probationary period and Level 3 exam by 9th month 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 University of Virginia, i_ _ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library,_ _are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information._



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