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Poplar Springs Hospital

Mental Health Technician- Wednesday Walk-in Interviews

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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

MHT Walk-in Hiring Event(please come with your resume and dressed in business casual or scrubs) Every Wednesday from 1pm-4pm The Grove at Poplar Springs. 321A Poplar Drive, Petersburg, VA Poplar Springs Hospital, a 183 bed acute care and residential facility, is located in Petersburg, Virginia, 20 minutes south of Richmond and 50 miles north of North Carolina. Situated on 25 acres, our serene, nature-like setting offers our patients a sense of calmness and peace. For more than 30 years Poplar Springs Hospital has been guided by its mission of helping those who need the full continuum of behavioral services. Our facility offers behavioral and psychological treatment for adults and adolescents through our acute programs, adolescent residential programs, as well as programs for active duty military. Poplar Springs Hospital is seeking an energetic, driven, professional to join our management team. Employee will be responsible for providing safe, effective patient care under the direction of the Nurse Manager . The Mental Health Technician has a significant role in direct patient care and is a principle element in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for patients/residents. Acts as a role model to patients and residents. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills. Performs other duties as assigned.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Valid driver's license in good standing per UHS Transportation policy strongly preferred. Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification (CPI) Required. CPR/First Aid Required.
Education/Experience:
Associates degree and three months experience working with children; or Be a high school graduate or have a General Education Development Certificate (GED) and have six months of experience working with children. Must be at least 21 years of age.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$16.20 - $24.12 per hour
Work Location:
In person