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Inova

Mental Health Technician 2 Behavioral Health ED Nights

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Falls Church, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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What they do

A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$41,243 / year median in Virginia

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

Inova Fairfax Hospital Emergency Department is looking for a dedicated Mental Health Technician 2 to join the team. The role falls under the Adult Emergency Department with a focus on our Behavioral Health population in a designated BH area in the emergency department. This role will be full-time night shift: Full-time day

Shift:

(3 x 12-hour shifts, 7:00 pm to 7:00 am). 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 and more. Mental Health Technician 2

Job Responsibilities:

Assists unit leadership with oversight of the unit's Mental Health Technician education needs/compliance. 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High School or GED 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.

Certification:

Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association- upon start

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a fast paced environment Previous behavioral health experience