About the position
Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center - Opening in 2025! When open in early 2025, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health will be the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years! This teaching hospital will integrate clinical care with existing providers, The George Washington University Hospital, and the Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This clinical integration will establish a robust system of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. This full-service hospital will include 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for physician offices, clinics, a community space, a 500-car garage and a helipad for emergency transports. We are seeking an experienced Mental Health Technician - Inpatient Services (Part Time-Nights). Our ideal candidate performs direct patient care tasks under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and performs various tasks as competency documentation designates. The Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care limited to non-invasive procedures. The incumbent supports the Behavioral Health Department by performing a variety of service related activities, including maintaining facilities and supplies.
Responsibilities
- Perform direct patient care tasks under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
- Provide direct patient care limited to non-invasive procedures.
- Support the Behavioral Health Department by performing a variety of service related activities.
- Maintain facilities and supplies.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- College degree in behavioral science or one year Psychiatric Technician experience in an in-patient acute psychiatric hospital preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities.
- Excellence customer service skills.
- Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with superiors, peers and customers.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Fundamental computer skills and keyboard familiarity.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment.
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries.
