Mental Health Technician

Overview

We are seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide high quality, efficient care to patients at Lewis Gale Hospital Alleghany. The role is under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, or Program Director. Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team.

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

• Demonstrates expertise in mental health promotion and maintenance of high quality comprehensive patient care.
• Displays respect for patient’s integrity, patient information, and patient rights.
• Assists with maintaining patient’s activities of daily living.
• Demonstrates accountability for specifically assigned duties such as patient observation rounds, suicide risk observation, monitoring vital signs, and inventory of patient’s belongings.
• Maintains patient record and documentation according to policy. Uses Meditech software proficiently.
• Provides nursing care to the psychiatric patient under the direction of the RN.
• Works as a member of a team to assist with milieu management and performs job tasks to ensure personal, patient and departmental safety.
• Communicates professionally and effectively with staff, physicians, management, external and internal customers. Ensures timely and accurate communication of patient information with all members of the treatment team.
• Leads or co‑leads groups: goals, community, leisure, diversionary, and wrap‑up.
• Assists Charge Nurses and co‑workers in maintaining efficiency.
• Completes clerical responsibilities.
• Adheres to policies and procedures. Supports the mission of the facility.
• Pursues and takes responsibility to enhance personal and professional growth.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BLS certification (required).
• CPI must be obtained within 60 days of employment (required).
• Certified Nursing Assistant (preferred).

• Required:
  
  Able to work under pressure and maintain composure and pleasant manner. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills necessary. Demonstrated typing and word‑processing skills, experience with telephone systems, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Preferred:
  Previous experience in a hospital/medical setting and experience with psychiatric patients.

Lewis Gale Hospital‑Alleghany is a 204‑bed acute care facility in Low Moor, Virginia serving patients in Virginia and West Virginia. The facility offers a full range of medical specialties and is home to the Senior Transitions program, a 15‑bed specialty unit for seniors with emotional and behavioral issues requiring short‑term acute stabilization.

HCA Healthcare is recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® and is committed to delivering high‑quality patient care.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.